Re: Rhubarb OK to eat in autumn?

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"Carolyn LeCrone" <cdlecrone@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Who would eat it uncooked?
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"David E. Ross" <nobody@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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On 10/29/2007 10:52 AM, JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
Because my rhubarb plant had the nerve to try and shade the oregano,
I've
been cutting off its older, larger leaves all summer. I offered some to
a
neighbor yesterday, but she wondered if it was OK to use the stalks at
this
time of year (for baking). I had no idea. Anyone know?



Raw rhubarb is quite toxic. Cooked stalks are quite delicious.
David E. Ross

No kidding?

That response has absolutely nothing to do with the question I asked.


Good solid stalks? I would. They are very efficacious.
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