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Default I ordered a new rhubarb

On Sat, 9 Feb 2019 18:53:26 -0800 (PST), Roy >
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>On Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 6:46:18 PM UTC-7, Bruce wrote:
>> On Sat, 9 Feb 2019 20:37:59 -0500, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:
>>
>> >On 2/9/2019 7:21 PM, Boron Elgar wrote:
>> >>
>> >> I have never tasted rhubarb.
>> >>
>> >
>> >I have. Once. I have no idea why anyone would grow it but it seems
>> >popular in some regions.

>>
>> It's too sour to eat on its own, so you have to add a lot of sugar to
>> make it edible. Sounds pretty useless to me. I think it's popular in
>> merry old England.

>
>Rhubarb is a wonderful plant. Those who grew up with it appreciate it and make
>all kinds of wonderful pies, tarts, puddings, etc., from it.
>A bit of reading and trial and error will convince even the most doubtful
>Thomas of its worth.
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I think rhubarb's an Anglo hobby. To each culture their own. Enjoy!