tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31773345.post1644375528328058196..comments2024-03-28T09:10:39.441-04:00Comments on ben and birdy: Rhubarb Crumb Bars (Redux)BenBirdy1http://www.blogger.com/profile/13328557199418095755noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31773345.post-72214324039977833062013-07-21T16:23:04.011-04:002013-07-21T16:23:04.011-04:00I have made these bars SO MANY times this summer: ...I have made these bars SO MANY times this summer: As published, because I adore rhubarb; a strawberry-rhubarb version; substituting blueberries (adding lemon zest and a touch of cinnamon); and a blueberry-raspberry version. The "berry" versions require less sugar, and they're all terrific. My family and co-workers have been so happy! Thanks. mambooksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31773345.post-46565248457724343902013-07-08T14:09:58.954-04:002013-07-08T14:09:58.954-04:00I'm seeking advice here on how to introduce my...I'm seeking advice here on how to introduce my family to the diviness of rhubarb. Should I make the redux version or the original? I am not afraid of having to make syrup. JoeMamanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31773345.post-90940726565279956572013-06-30T21:53:28.131-04:002013-06-30T21:53:28.131-04:00yum! made twice in two days. love! i'm a hero!...yum! made twice in two days. love! i'm a hero!<br /><br />the second time i tried to make a reduced carb (<--?) version for diabetic child reasons. this was achieved by replacing half of the rhubarb's sugar with 4 packets of Truvia and replacing the whole wheat flour with almond meal.<br /><br />Result: still delicious, still one million carbs per serving.katyhttp://bigfootchildhavediabetes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31773345.post-46153008037887004622013-06-29T13:51:37.022-04:002013-06-29T13:51:37.022-04:00Great recipe!! I made these this morning and they...Great recipe!! I made these this morning and they turned out delicious! Great way to use up the abundance of rhubarb we have laying around. Also have to mention the latest kale salad you posted has been termed "crack kale" around my home and has my 6 year old twins asking for more! Thank you! xoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31773345.post-73683286869560125582013-06-28T13:19:13.299-04:002013-06-28T13:19:13.299-04:00Glad to see Shannon's comment above, cuz I jus...Glad to see Shannon's comment above, cuz I just made these and realized AFTER they came out of the oven that I forgot to add the oats. Perhaps they will still be lovely...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31773345.post-22916636357247345832013-06-24T20:46:55.422-04:002013-06-24T20:46:55.422-04:00I just made these twice in 36 hours. The first ti...I just made these twice in 36 hours. The first time, I followed the recipe, and they were awesome. The second time, I wung it, and lo, the masses of butter and sugar managed to rise above my ineptitude (actually, caramelize somewhere below it into a crust that tasted strangely like fudge) and still be awesome. Now to go find some more rhubarb, and perhaps some larger pants. Oddly, the kids won't eat it, being suspicious of the greeness of it. (Evil cackle).Marlenehttp://tentbabbling.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31773345.post-34072553713972904832013-06-24T10:22:41.870-04:002013-06-24T10:22:41.870-04:00For sharing?For sharing?BenBirdy1https://www.blogger.com/profile/13328557199418095755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31773345.post-10606687703570773652013-06-24T10:22:20.979-04:002013-06-24T10:22:20.979-04:00Oh snap!Oh snap!BenBirdy1https://www.blogger.com/profile/13328557199418095755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31773345.post-25821484192334158672013-06-24T10:22:10.383-04:002013-06-24T10:22:10.383-04:00Kathleen, if you see pinky-green stalks that look ...Kathleen, if you see pinky-green stalks that look like celery, it's that!BenBirdy1https://www.blogger.com/profile/13328557199418095755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31773345.post-17320842851109856362013-06-24T00:31:33.811-04:002013-06-24T00:31:33.811-04:00Your blog is really fantastic and your blog posts ...Your blog is really fantastic and your blog posts are amazing. Can't wait to see your new post. Have a nice day!! http://www.zuup.comZuupdesignhttp://www.zuup.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31773345.post-21184581562618343162013-06-20T17:54:59.023-04:002013-06-20T17:54:59.023-04:00Oh Catherine...these are my husband's favorite...Oh Catherine...these are my husband's favorite. I made them a few years ago when we were visiting my mother in law in Santa Cruz, and she actually gave me a *compliment*! So, even though they required that funny syrup making step, I dutifully make these every spring. How did you know that I brought home exactly two pounds of rhubarb from our local food co op today, with plans to make these exact bars? Then, after everyone else has cleared from the kitchen and I have tucked them away in their Pyrex dish, I will slice off another buttery, nutty, oat-y hunk and shove it in my mouth. Ah, heaven, these are! Thank you for the updated recipe!Erin Macfarlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02876330986382508644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31773345.post-56367276860499618512013-06-20T12:12:14.318-04:002013-06-20T12:12:14.318-04:00How sad is it that I'm not exactly sure what r...How sad is it that I'm not exactly sure what rhubarb is... or where to get it. If I come across some I will be sure to make these bars though - they sound delish!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04178540415542458641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31773345.post-16805241310733868772013-06-19T13:48:45.025-04:002013-06-19T13:48:45.025-04:00I haven't eaten rhubarb in 20+ years... and I ...I haven't eaten rhubarb in 20+ years... and I while I believe you that these are wonderful and the pictures are mouth-wateringly enticing... I think you could put just about anything with 2-3/4 cups of sugar and a cup of butter and I would love it!!!Mom2Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10675114847329351472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31773345.post-87382866749083904532013-06-19T13:40:00.240-04:002013-06-19T13:40:00.240-04:00You have an awesome blog and your blog posts are r...You have an awesome blog and your blog posts are really amazing. Can't wait to see your new post. Have a nice day!! http://www.zuup.comZuupdesignhttp://www.zuup.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31773345.post-32842961881582142342013-06-19T09:29:55.077-04:002013-06-19T09:29:55.077-04:00I have a rhubarb crumble pie recipe that is basica...I have a rhubarb crumble pie recipe that is basically this in a pie pan but with no oats, and it is so amazingly good and addictive that it has become famous in my circle of friends and now everyone has the recipe and is as obsessed with it as I am. :)Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02048943082445040917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31773345.post-31423329236215876252013-06-18T18:46:26.352-04:002013-06-18T18:46:26.352-04:00Really thankful for the redux cause my first attem...Really thankful for the redux cause my first attempt didn't really go well. But because I have boatloads of rhubarb and love it so much, will by trying again. :-) BetteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31773345.post-38837336087239246862013-06-18T16:52:54.823-04:002013-06-18T16:52:54.823-04:00And no complaints here, either!! We have had sooo ...And no complaints here, either!! We have had sooo much rhubarb this year (usually my parents split the rhubarb harvest with us, but they have been away, so instead of fighting for our bit we have been deluged). I made rhubarb bread, which I loved (find it here http://allrecipes.com/recipe/rhubarb-bread-i/, use 1 cup of sugar, 1/2 cup of oil, more rhubarb, and 1/2 fresh whole wheat pastry flour and you might love it too, especially with the nuts in the streusel and added half-way through...) but it sadly got a universal thumbs-down from the family... the baby, who is not prone to such shenanigans, handed me her piece back with a 'yucky!'. We'll try again when the palates mature! Anyhow these bars are the hands-down favorite, although I have strawberry rhubarb pudding cake in the oven now, to be served with homemade strawberry ice cream. So we may have a close second. Thanks for feeding us so much good dessert!!!! I'm out of butter again!Megin VTnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31773345.post-48580487587436906602013-06-18T16:30:37.966-04:002013-06-18T16:30:37.966-04:00You won't hear me complaining! I don't min...You won't hear me complaining! I don't mind reading about these bars. In fact, if you repost the recipe a few times a year, it'll remind me to make another batch. My family LOVES theseāso much so that I wish I could hide half the batch just for me, but they'd all figure out my devious ways.<br /><br />And I just happen to have some frozen rhubarb that needs to be used, so I'll be trying this new and improved recipe this week!Marisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05765157036858382041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31773345.post-65014987243936610162013-06-18T14:12:57.590-04:002013-06-18T14:12:57.590-04:00Oh, I adore these bars...even when I put too much ...Oh, I adore these bars...even when I put too much rhubarb on top so that they never quite set properly, they are simply divine. I've made it twice this season, the first time just for me (OK and the family, too, on Memorial Day) and the second for an end-of-year potluck celebration at my daughter's preschool. They are fabulous, and I can't wait to try them without doing the whole syrup thing! Thanks for all your inspiration! Happy Summer!maxanyamomnoreply@blogger.com