rockpile Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 Imagine my surprise on Father's Day, when dessert was served and it was Strawberry Rhubarb pie. It is usually shortcake or regular cake. Turns out Nikki (my middle girl) made sure her siblings got this for me - special order from a bakery. She is finishing up in Brooklyn and could not make it home. Of everyone in the family, only she remembers my favorite pie. This is a special "kid" because that is one of her most unique qualties, remembering something special about the people she cares about, and tossing them a delightful surprise every now and then. The sun is shining, I am eating the last piece of Strawberry Rhubarb pie and for at least the next ten minutes all will be perfect in my world. Because someone remembered my favorite pie. Must be a lesson there somewhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drnykterstein Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 Behold the power of pie. I hope to have a kid like that one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted June 24, 2005 Author Share Posted June 24, 2005 Behold the power of pie. I hope to have a kid like that one day. 366825[/snapback] I hope you do too! Both babyrock and pebbles will be at the tailgate this year, with the old Rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 That is, without question, my favorite pie in the world. I grew up eating raw stalks of rhubarb as a kid, and making a pie out of it with strawberries was a stroke of genius. Yes, I am jealous. And I hope my son grows up to remember these details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UConn James Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 I just made a batch of s-r jam from what's in my backyard. I make the pies from scratch from an old Amish recipe (tho I think Mrs. Lapp is on the Crisco payroll). Garrison Keillor says that the key to a good rhubarb pie is to add 6 cups more sugar than the amount you think you need to add to make it really, really sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Long Beach Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 Mmmmmmmmmm! Strawberry-Rhubarb pie. Soooo good. Alas my gf is from Michigan, and he family makes a Rhubarb custard pie. Good.... but not as good as Strawberry/Rhubarb! 'course I'm out in Cali and the rhubarb that makes it here is pretty crummy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puhonix Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 That is, without question, my favorite pie in the world. I grew up eating raw stalks of rhubarb as a kid, and making a pie out of it with strawberries was a stroke of genius. Yes, I am jealous. And I hope my son grows up to remember these details. 366840[/snapback] Sorry LA, but I read your post, then saw your avatar, and realized that the only thing that could make your kid better than remembering your favorite pie, is remembering your favorites ya-ya's, and bringing you a pair for father's day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrobot Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 TOP 5 PIES: 1. Pecan 2. Lemon Meringue 3. Strawberry Rhubarb 4. Raspberry 5. Pumpkin WORST PIE: Mince Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 Rhubarb is very hardy...I 've a 4-year old bunch. Full sun is best, they say, but mine does ok with a four or five hours per day in the summer. Buy stalk plants, and let the plants freeze over. I bet you could grow this stuff in a drainage ditch... The foilage is inedible. If you have an acid loving plant like an azalea, toss a few of the leaves there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 The sun is shining, I am eating the last piece of Strawberry Rhubarb pie and for at least the next ten minutes all will be perfect in my world. Because someone remembered my favorite pie. Must be a lesson there somewhere! 366801[/snapback] That's nice! I love strawberry rhubarb pie. Of course, I'm not allowed to eat it. It is high in oxylates, and oxylates cause kidney stones in those prone to them. I, unfortunatly, am prone to them. So eat the hell out of that pie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 It's really the little things in life, ain't it Rock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 TOP 5 PIES:1. Pecan 2. Lemon Meringue 3. Strawberry Rhubarb 4. Raspberry 5. Pumpkin WORST PIE: Mince 366961[/snapback] 1. Apple Pie (this is America!) 2. Key Lime Pie 3. Blueberry Pie 4. Chocolate Cream Pie 5. Pumpkin Pie I am on my way down to the farmers market and am gonna pick up a couple pies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puhonix Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 1. Apple Pie (this is America!)2. Key Lime Pie 367016[/snapback] I agree all the way with these pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted June 24, 2005 Author Share Posted June 24, 2005 It's really the little things in life, ain't it Rock? 367012[/snapback] Yeah, when it comes down to it, I am a pretty simple guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zona Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 YUCK! Strawberry Rhubarb pie is most definetly NOT on my list of yummy pies. My family ate it all the time growing up, and it was all I could do to not yack all over the table. You can have my slice next time Rock.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 Yeah, when it comes down to it, I am a pretty simple guy. 367108[/snapback] Ain't we all? Full tummy, empty balls... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick in* england Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 TOP 5 PIES:1. Pecan 2. Lemon Meringue 3. Strawberry Rhubarb 4. Raspberry 5. Pumpkin WORST PIE: Mince 366961[/snapback] Mince pie is awesome... Man I love Xmas when mince pies are around... My top 5 is: 1. Apple 2. Pecan 3. Rhubarb 4. Cherry 5. Pear Still, Rocks pie sounds goooood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 So Rock- I went down to the Farmers market and picked up a strawberry rhubarb pie because this thread. I have never had a strawberry rhubarb pie-its delicious! I also picked up a blueberry pie too. Pies are awesome! Thanks for the tip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geggytah Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 personally i think straight rhubarb pie is better than strawberry-rhubarb. the strawberries are too sweet and overpower the great natural taste of the rhubarb. that all said....rhubarb pie is my #1 FOOD.....not just #1 pie mmm...time to make pie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 quite appropriate that you got some kind of pie for fathers day, as the reason you are a father is because you got some other kind of pie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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