Spring Food Festival, Part 2 - Rhubarb!

Did you try either of the Asparagus recipes I posted last time?  I hope you will.  The really are delicious and worth your time!

Today, I'm going to focus on another favorite (of mine, at least) - Rhubarb! 

I think I like it so well because it reminds me of my maternal grandma.  Stewed rhubarb was a staple in her kitchen...


From Wikipedia: "Rhubarb is a group of plants that belong to the genus Rheum in the family Polygonaceae.

They are herbaceous perennial plants growing from short, thick rhizomes. They have large leaves that are somewhat triangular-shaped with long fleshy petioles. They have small flowers grouped in large compound leafy greenish-white to rose-red inflorescences.


Although the leaves are toxic, various parts of the plants have culinary and medicinal uses. Fresh raw stalks are crisp (similar to celery) with a strong tart taste; most commonly the plant's stalks are cooked and used in pies and other foods for their tart flavour. A number of varieties have been domesticated for human consumption, most of which are recognised as Rheum x hybridum by the Royal Horticultural Society.


Rhubarb is usually considered to be a vegetable; however, in the United States, a New York court decided in 1947 that since it was used in the United States as a fruit it was to be counted as a fruit for the purposes of regulations and duties. A side effect was a reduction in taxes paid.

Here are the links to the Rhubarb recipes:

~ Martha Stewart's Mini Raspberry-Rhubarb Gallettes 
(I haven't tried this one, but I saw her make them on her TV show & they made my mouth water!)

~ Allrecipe.com's Streusel Rhubarb Bread

I've listed and linked a few products that  would help with these recipes.  Click on the HERE for more information.





2 qt. Mix-n-Stor Pitcher - Mix & Measure in One Container

  






Measuring Cups & Spoons - Every Kitchen Needs Them

  





Modular Mates - Pantry Storage for Staples like flour, sugar, etc.

  






Spice Containers - Keep Those Pricey Spices Fresh Longer!

  

Hope you enjoy these recipes.  Let me know if you try one!



It's a Tupperware "Going Away" Party!

Big Savings on Discontinued Items!
There is a brand-spankin' new Spring & Summer 2010 Tupperware Catalog, just around the corner!  What that means is, that some of your favorite Tupperware products may be "going away"!

Some will appear in the new catalog in a new configuration or color, but many won't be available when the new catalog launches! 

To encourage you to shop now, before the inventories become depleted, I have a deal for you!  Place an order** for any of the items below, by 9 pm Pacific Time on Friday, 3/12/2010 and I'll take 15% off your order total!  (You must order via phone with me to receive the discount.)

**To order, email me HERE and provide me with your phone#.  I will call you to complete the transaction.  (Credit Card required.)

I have posted the list below.  It contains the Product and the Fall/Winter 2009-2010 Catalog page# where the item appears.  View Catalog Here.

Discontinued Product (catalog page#)
Holiday Stacking Canister Set (4)
Holiday Snack Canister (4) Fall/Winter Fruit of the Season Tumblers (36)
Holiday Microfiber Kitchen Towel Set (16) Pies to Go Set (10)
Simply Perfect™ Pastry Sheet (13)
Chef Series™ Pro 9-Pc. Steak Knife Set (18)
Tupperware® Impressions 32-Cup/7.6 L Bowl (34)
Cupcake Keepers Set (11)
Prep Essentials® Cold Cut Keeper (13)
Tupperware® Impressions 16-oz./500 mL Tumblers (33)
Serving Center® Set (32)
Sipper Seal® Domed Set (44)
Bell Tumbler Set (44)
Freezer Mates® Complete Set (27)
Freezer Mates® Herb Saver Set (27)
FridgeSmart® Large (23)
FridgeSmart® 3-Pc. Set (23)
Corkscrew (21)
Tea Combo Set with Madagascar Spice Green Tea (28)
Tea Combo Set with Darjeeling Black Tea (28)
Tea Combo Set with Lemongrass Green Tea (28)
Vent ’N Serve™ 9-Pc. Large Set (7)
Micro Pitcher Set (8)
FridgeSmart® Small (23)
CrystalWave® Soup Mug (37)
CrystalWave® Lunch’n Dish with Cold Cup (38)
Sandwich Keeper Set (37)
Insulated Tumbler with Drip-Less™ Straw Seal (38)
Commuter Mug (38)
Large Sports Bottle (37)
Microwave Luncheon Plates (34)
FridgeSmart® Medium Long (23)
FridgeSmart® Large Round (23)
Tea Infusers (28)
Chef Series™ 8-Pc. Cookware Collection (19)
Heat ’N Serve® 6¼ Cup/1.5 L (8)
Heat ’N Serve® 8¼ Cup/2 L (8)
Ice Prisms™ Small Bowl Set ((30)
Oval Microwave Cooker (8)
Oval Microwave Cooking Rack(8)
Vent ’N Serve™ Divided Dish (7)
CrystalWave® Divided Dish (38)
Dora the Explorer™ Meal & Snack Set (48)
Pick-A-Deli® Round Container (22)
Cereal Storer (43)
Dessert Blend Gift Set (12)
Taste Sensations Set (39)
Tupperware® Teacup, Saucer & Spoon Set ((29)
Tupperware® Sugar & Creamer Set (29)
Fashion Lunch Set - fundraiser item (49)
Personal Salt & Pepper Shaker Set - fundraiser item (49)
 
Get 'em while they last!
Tupperly, Chris

Spring Fever Savings!

Great news! For the next two weeks only, you can purchase some great Tupperware products at a savings of up to 50%!

Even if Spring hasn't officially sprung, here are some items to help you welcome the season!

• Just think about those cute Easter cupcakes you're going to make & take! Frost your favorite cupcakes with a pastel frosting, sprinkle on some shredded coconut (you could even "dye" it green with food coloring) and then place a few jelly beans on top, to look like colored eggs! The Tupperware Rectangular Cake Taker base is flat on one side & on the reverse side, has 18 indents to securely hold cupcakes! Regularly, it is $46.00, now $32.30, for a 30% savings!

• You are ready to fire up that grill, aren't you? You really need the Chef Series™ Barbecue Wonder™ Tool! This sturdy set of tongs has non-slip, stay cool grips & one of the blades is flat so that it can used as a spatula to flip a burger as well as turn your favorite sausage or hot dogs. It also has handles that are long enough to keep your hands away from the heat of the grill! This $45.oo value is only $27.00. That's 40% off!

• The savings just get better! Our new 1-QT/1 L. Microwave Pitcher, which is great f0r reheating soup/beverages/syrups, and the Pak-N-Stor® Set, which is a must for every refrigerator, freezer & pantry, are both 50% off!

To take advantage of these great specials, orders must be placed through your consultant. You can contact me @ chrisf@my.tupperware.com

And save a cupcake for me! ;-) Chris