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Here's an update from our BACKYARD FARMYARD this week!
I harvested the first stocks from our Rhubarb yesterday here at home and at the cottage. I didn't have enough to make a pie ( 4 cups ) but I did have just enough to make Strawberry- Rhubarb Date Compote to smother vanilla bean ice-cream with last night for dessert! It was oh so delicious, fast and easy!
Here's the recipe!
2 cups chopped rhubarb
2 cups sliced strawberries
4 dates chopped
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 table spoons water
Mix fruit, sugar and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil then lower heat to a simmer stirring occasionally for 10 minutes or until fruit is softened. Add vanilla.
The Cottage Hens got dessert too!
Did I mention how wonderful the compote was drizzled all over the ice-cream with just a dollop of whipped cream on top?
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Looks YUMMY ! Think you could squeeze some through an e-mail for me please lol ! Have a good day !
ReplyDeleteConsider it done Country Gal! Have a great day!
DeleteGreat recipe to use up rhubarb! :)
ReplyDeleteI thought so too Nancy!
DeleteYou have a wonderful blog. There is so much to see here. I love it. I'm from Ontario, Canada (near Ottawa) and will be building a country home this summer. My life is about to change now that I have raised my kids and am now a nana. I am not a farmgirl yet but about to be. I've joined in on your party. Deb
ReplyDeleteHi Deb and Welcome! Nice to meet you... Please come back often to share your new life adventures!
DeleteWhen I go to follow your blog (and I really do want to) it asks for a pass word. Can you help me out by explaining what pass word it wants. I've never seen this before when I go to follow in the past.
ReplyDeleteHmmm... that's strange.... I wonder if it means you need to sign in to your own google account then follow! I know I have to be signed in to my account before I can follow other blogs... I can't think of any other reason it would be asking your for a password? If you still have trouble subscribe by email! We can keep in touch that way!
ReplyDeleteHello and thanks once again for hosting this wonderful linky- Enjoy a happy week! Rebecca @ Natural Mothers Network ( Seasonal Celebration Sunday) x
ReplyDeleteHello Rebecca and thank you for your wonderful entries each week!
DeleteYour Strawberry Rhubarb Compote looks delish! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
ReplyDeleteAbout feeding chickens rhubarb ~ I have always thought that you could not feed chickens the leaves because they are toxic and will make them ill. Have your heard this? But I know they surely love the strawberry hulls! ;~P
Hi Lady Farmer! I've read various reports about the leaves being toxic as well, but I think the biggest problem if they eat too much of it is that the the toxin in the leaves can cause hens to lay eggs with softer shells. I only have one plant and that treat they got from the leaves last week will probably be the only one for a while, but I am going to keep an eye on the eggshells to see if there is any change.
DeleteI just stumbled across your blog hop and since I have a little backyard farm, I thought I'd follow on GFC. I love a little garden inspiration!
ReplyDeleteHi Michelle and welcome! I look forward to learning more about your backyard farm too! Thank you for joining us at Dandelion House!
DeleteThanks for hosting.....new follower here....I'd like to invite you to link up @ CountryMommaCooks party we are have a giveaway from Mountain Rose Herbs....have a great weekend : )
ReplyDeleteThat does sound delish!
ReplyDeleteI had to smile at your "in the garden" post below. I feel like putting one of those on my blog too!
I am so happy I ran into your blog :) I'm looking forward to joining in on farm girl Friday !
ReplyDeleteHi Kirby and welcome!You'll love this community of farmgirl/homesteading bloggers!
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