Rhubarb and Ginger Fool (6)

A classic but ginger spiked fool which can be made with both early forced rhubarb and the later outdoor grown crop. This version is from ” Hugh’s Three Good Things” by Hugh Fearnley- Whittingstall. If you like you can serve each fool topped with a sigle gingernut biscuit – standing it upright in the fool just before serving.

Rhubarb and Cheddar Tart (4-6)

Here is an unusual recipe from Skye McAlpine but dont be put off. Its from her new book ” A Table Full of Love”. It works best with the long, thin and very pink stems that you get early in the season. And as far as i know there is no shortage of rhubarb in the UK right now.