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Get your forks ready to enjoy National Rhubarb Pie Day on January 23! This sweet and tart dessert has been a favorite in the United States since colonial times. The rhubarb plant was brought over from England and quickly became popular here in America. It's believed that the first recipes for rhubarb pies were created by Native Americans, who used it as an ingredient in their traditional pemmican dish. So grab your rolling pin and get baking - it's time to celebrate National Rhubarb Pie Day!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>14th Century</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Rhubarb's Medical Use</div><div class='timeline-text'>Originating from Asia, rhubarb was primarily used for medicinal purposes in Europe and was more valuable than opium in the 14th century.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>18th Century</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Rhubarb's Culinary Use</div><div class='timeline-text'>Rhubarb began to be used as a food ingredient in England during the 18th century when sugar became more affordable.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1850s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Creation of Rhubarb Pie</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the 1850s, recipes for sweet pies and tarts using rhubarb started appearing in British and American cookbooks.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Rhubarb Pie Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The origin of National Rhubarb Pie Day is unstated, however the earliest online publications about this day can be traced back to 2014.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Bake a rhubarb pie</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>A classic way to celebrate National Rhubarb Pie Day is by baking your own. Check out your favorite recipe and get to baking!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Try a new rhubarb pie recipe</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>You don't have to stick with the same old recipe. Search online for some unique rhubarb pie recipes, like strawberry rhubarb meringue pie or vegan rhubarb custard pie.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a local bakery</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Many bakeries specialize in homemade pies, so see if you can find one near you that serves up delicious rhubarb pies. Nothing beats fresh pie from a bakery.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Throw a rhubarb pie party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite friends and family over for an afternoon of rhubarb pies. Ask everyone to bring their favorite recipes and then have a taste test. Have an award for the best one!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go on a rhubarb pie crawl</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Grab your friends and hit up all the local bakeries and restaurants that serve up this delicious treat. Try as many different varieties as you can, and don't forget to take pictures along the way.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a delicious, unique flavor</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Rhubarb pie is one of those treats that you don't come across every day. Its flavor is tart and sweet at the same time, making it a truly unique and irresistible dessert. Plus, rhubarb has a slightly crunchy texture which complements the softness of the crust perfectly.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's easy to make</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>You don't have to be a professional baker to make a delicious rhubarb pie! With just a few simple steps you can whip up this classic dessert in no time. All you need is some fresh rhubarb, sugar, butter, flour and an oven - that's it!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's perfect for any occasion</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Whether it's a family gathering or an office party, rhubarb pie is sure to please any crowd. It's light enough for hot summer days yet comforting enough for chilly winter nights. Just serve it with a scoop of ice cream or freshly whipped cream and you've got yourself an instant hit!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Rhubarb was initially used as a medicine</h3><p class='facts-text'>Before it was a pie filling, rhubarb was used for medicinal purposes in ancient China for soothing stomach ailments and improve digestion.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Rhubarb leaves are poisonous</h3><p class='facts-text'>While the stalks of the rhubarb plant are perfectly safe (and delicious!) to eat, the leaves contain high concentrations of oxalic acid, which can cause kidney trouble and even be life-threatening if ingested in large amounts.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Rhubarb is technically a vegetable</h3><p class='facts-text'>Despite its common inclusion in sweet dishes like pies and tarts, rhubarb is actually a vegetable. However, in 1947, a New York court declared it a fruit for the purposes of tariffs, as it's most commonly used as one.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>"Pie plant" is another name for Rhubarb</h3><p class='facts-text'>In the 19th century, rhubarb was so commonly used in pies in the United States that it was often referred to as the "pie plant."</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Rhubarb can grow very fast</h3><p class='facts-text'>In ideal growing conditions, rhubarb can shoot up about two to four inches a day. Its rapid growth is also accompanied by a unique, sizzling sound - this phenomenon is often showcased in "rhubarb force" sheds in England's Yorkshire Triangle.</p></div></div>
National Rhubarb Pie Day is celebrated on January 23 every year. In 2024 National Rhubarb Pie Day will occur on a Tuesday.
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