Food

This year we celebrate mothers everywhere in Canada on Sunday May 8th.  Plan ahead and surprise a mom with something special and show your appreciation.

We owe a lot to our mothers. They provide us with incubation, nourishment, care, and protection. They are profound role models in our lives. When considering the time they spend with us as children, it seems only appropriate that we in turn make simple gestures of gratitude.

This year think of a way you can make a mom feel special.

Fermentation is a process involving a group of microorganisms, primarily bacteria, known as lacto bacilli. These bacteria live in anaerobic environments and go through a metabolic process that converts sugars to lactic acid or alcohol. They are everywhere and humans have a symbiotic relationship with these bacteria. They make it possible to grow food, assist us to digest food and we in turn act as an incubator for these bacteria.

Rhubarb is an edible herbaceous perennial plant. Although it is considered a vegetable it is often prepared like fruit. It produces large leaves that appear triangular with long fleshy stalks, often very easy to spot in the yard or garden. Be warned! The ingestion of rhubarb leaves can cause oxalic acid poisoning.

Rhubarb is one of the first crops to harvest during the growing season. Its tart-like qualities make it very versatile to cook with and often stars in both sweet and savory dishes. Below are two recipes to satisfy both! Enjoy some of the first tastes of spring!