Rhubarb
I only found out only recently it belongs to the Brassica family and although not a cauliflower, it does belong in the leaf vegetable section of plants! Alongside asparagus, seakale, and even bamboo shoots. It’s believed to be derived from a wild Siberian species and it is documented that it may even be a hybrid origin. (So my dad tells me) Although a vegetable it is used like a fruit. It’s almost always cooked with sugar especially used in pies, crumbles and even made into wine. But best of all it makes great tasting jam. It’s February and it feels...
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