Garden Fresh Rhubarb Crisp Recipe

If it’s spring time, it’s rhubarb crisp time! Did you know rhubarb is a good source of vitamin C, vitamin K, iron, fiber and calcium? It is definitely on the tart side so don’t scrimp on the sugar. You can always use sugar substitute or use half sugar and half substitute.  When using fresh rhubarb always trim the green leaves off. They are not edible. Frozen rhubarb can also be used in this recipe. This is my all time favorite crisp recipe. I’ve used it for years.  Enjoy

RHUBARB FILLING

4 cups rhubarb trimmed and cut in 1/2 pieces

1 cup of sugar

2 tablespoons of flour

2 tablespoons butter

Mix above together and place in  a 13 x 9 cake pan

TOPPING

1 cup sugar

1teaspoon baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

1 large egg (beaten)

1/4 oatmeal

Mix all together until cumbly.  Place on top of filling and shake pan gently so topping will slide down thru the rhubarb.

Bake in a 375 degree oven for 40 minutes or until bubbly

Serve warm or cold.  Great with ice cream!

Blue Star Mothers and Hero Easter Boxes for Troops Overseas

Members of our local chapter of the Blue Star Mothers were outside the Kroger store yesterday soliciting donations. The Blue Star Mothers of America is a wonderful support system for families and deployed service members.

 Originally, a blue star flag was created in 1917 during World War I and people hung it in their windows to show that a member of the family was serving in the armed forces. The blue star became gold if a service member was killed in active duty. This led to the forming of the Gold Star group also during World War I. Then in 1942, during WWII, more than 600 mothers organized the Blue Star Mothers of America. 

The blue in the emblem stands for hope and pride; the gold for sacrifice to the cause of liberty and freedom. The blue star is also displayed in their windows.

Today the group works with causes such as physical and emotional rehab, help with medical supplies, transportation, food, clothing to name a few. Our local group, Blue Star Mothers of Coastal Carolina, was collecting for Hero Easter Boxes to be sent to our troops overseas. I wish I could say they were only collecting traditional Easter treats but unfortunately they were requesting everyday items our troops should have but don’t. 

Chap stick, baby wipes, medicated powder, aspirin, instant coffee, shampoo, disposable razors, white socks, playing cards, peanuts are just an example of the many things on their wish list.

Times are tough but not as tough as they are for our boys and girls overseas. Find your local Blue Star chapter and scan their wish list. I just know you’ll find something you can afford to donate. It’s a worthy, honorable cause and my prayers are with them all.