How to deal with Rhubarb

I love rhubarb.  I love it for it’s old fashioned vibe.  I love it for it’s color, striking tartness, and even for it’s moderate shelf life.  I also love it for showing up so darn early in the spring and sticking around for several months. And I too was at first intimidated by those long,… Continue reading How to deal with Rhubarb

Rhubarb Rosemary “Affogato”

Now I know my Italian affogato-loving purists will find the title of my recipe sacrilegious.  Affogato means “drowned” in Italian, and the classic Affogato dessert is really named affogato al cafe or “drowned in coffee”.  It is a shot of hot espresso poured over a scoop of vanilla ice cream.  When I first had it,… Continue reading Rhubarb Rosemary “Affogato”