This week in northern Illinois we should be able to find some good looking rhubarb. In the U.S., rhubarb is traditionally featured in pies, jams, crumbles, breads, and other sweet foods.

THERE ARE MANY SWEET AND SAVORY WAYS TO PREPARE RHUBARB AND, NUMEROUS REASONS TO FIT RHUBARB INTO YOUR DAILY EATING PATTERN AS A “FUNCTIONAL FOOD.”