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Move over rhubarb pie!  Rhubarb is a plant that was used by the Chinese for medicinal purposes as far back as 2700BC and showed up in North America around the early 1800’s. Its culinary usage is relatively new compared to its medicinal application. Rhubarb season is in the Spring and I grew up with my Mom making rhubarb and strawberry pie, rhubarb stew, and rhubarb crisp. The flavor of the plant is quite sour and has a high water content but when cooked with sugar, it’s lovely. (...)