First rhubarb

I feel like it's spring when I pick the first rhubarb, its gorgeous crinkly green leaves and pretty red stems. I always stew some to have with yoghurt and with the rest I make a custard pie. We're feeding extra people tonight so I made a large tart instead of a pie, less pastry and more rhubarb and custard.

On a sad note, one of the pair of Northern Flickers has died, perhaps hitting the window. I found it in the garden, so pretty even in death. The mate came this morning to call for it.

And a reminder: John's show An Hour On the John airs tonight as usual. Click on the site below, go to "listen online", follow directions to set up your computer and enjoy. 6:30 CB time for stories and music for kids and adults who like kids, 7 PM for eclectic music, 8 PM for John's special mix of blues, jazz and soul. You can figure out time zones for your area. And you can email comments to John at anhouronthejohn@gmail.com, or join him live on Facebook. Just google An Hour On the John + Facebook.

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