The Art of French Pastry

rhubarb, cut away the
bottoms of the stalks and
peel only if it is stringy.
(Freshly harvested young
rhubarb usually does not
need to be peeled.) Wash
it thoroughly, as it can be
slightly muddy. Weigh it
after you have cut it up.
Rhubarb does not
refrigerate well because it
becomes soggy after a
while, but because of its