Rhubarb is a seasonal ingredient that adds a tart balance to sweet baked goods. Generally becoming available in spring and lingering through early summer, rhubarb is not often found outside its season, making it imperative to utilize it while fresh. The author shares their personal nostalgia about rhubarb from Atlantic Canada, emphasizing its role in home baking and culinary practices. Various baking techniques, especially in rhubarb cakes, highlight its rustic nature, encouraging bakers to experiment with its unique flavor in quick cakes and other desserts.
"Rhubarb is one of the few ingredients that stays distinctly seasonal, offering a tart balance to sweetness in baked goods, particularly during spring and early summer."
"Rhubarb, being a vegetable related to buckwheat, requires specific tips when baking. It shines in rustic recipes like quick coffee cakes and adds a unique flavor profile."
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