Our rhubarb isn't up very far yet, this year I intend to do a lot more with it. Made chutney and relish last year, in addition to the multitude of pies, cakes and breads.

M

Since the grocery stores have rhubarb I have made up four pies so far this spring. I have the sugar level right for myself. My wife will not even taste one as I like them sour.

I used store bought pie shells and they are easy but there is a flavor they have that I don't prefer. Perhaps some other brand of shell would satisfy my but I have not found it yet.

Since I made up the pies I gained even more weight. Half of the last pie is still in the fridge. I just have to get my weight down and making desserts is not the way to do it for me.

Pie Pastry in the Food Processor

Two cups sifted AP flour
½ Teaspoon Salt
1 Tablespoon Sugar
1 Stick Butter, chilled, cut into pieces
3 Tablespoons Crisco or Lard, chilled
5 or 6 Tablespoons Ice Water

Place the dry ingredients in the Food Processor
Add the butter and shortening
Pulse about 30 times
With the Processor running, slowly add in the water, until a dough ball forms

Remove dough from the Food Processor, form into two flat discs. Wrap in plastic wrap, and freeze, or place in refrigerator for half an hour.
Roll out, and use for pie.