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    Rhubarb love

    Here are our favorite ways to enjoy rhubarb this spring.

    • Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp Recipe
    • This Simple, Brisk Rhubarb Juice will Amaze You
    • Strawberry Rhubarb Jam (Smallish-batch, Lower-sugar)
    • How to Freeze Rhubarb and Why It's a Great Idea
    • Rhubarb Coffee Cake Recipe with Streusel Topping
    • Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce // Strawberry Rhubarb Compote

    Latest recipes

    • Vegan Taco Bowls
    • French Baked Eggs (Oeufs en Cocotte)
    • Spiced Sugar
    • Crispy Potato Tacos (Tacos de Papa)
    • Vegan Sushi Bowls
    • Citrus Vinaigrette (Two Ways)

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    • Thrive Market Review & Unboxing Video 2022
    • ButcherBox Review & Unboxing Video 2022

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    What is umami?

    Umami is the fifth taste: a savoriness that makes a recipe greater than the sum of its parts.

    High-umami recipes

    Here are some our favorite recipes with high levels of naturally-occurring umami.

    • Refried Bean and Cheese Enchiladas
    • Vegan Lentil Burger Recipe
    • Lemony Shrimp Risotto with Broccoli
    • Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas
    • Pan Seared Scallops with Chorizo
    • Napa Cabbage Stir Fry with Salt and Pepper Tofu
    • How to Cook Beef Short Ribs
    • Cheddar Polenta

    Favorite cocktails

    Here at Umami Girl, we are BIG cocktail fans. We’re equally enamored with classic cocktails like the Dirty Martini, the Manhattan, and the Last Word, // craft cocktails created by modern bartenders, like The Grape Gatsby // and simple cocktails of our own creation.

    • Classic Daiquiri Cocktail Recipe
    • Sour Cherry Cocktail: A Seasonal French 75
    • Gin Grapefruit Cocktail: The Sidelong Glance
    • The Dumpster Fire: A New Year's Eve Cocktail
    • Bourbon Cocktail: The Grumpy Gingerbread
    • Mezcal Negroni: The Best of All Possible Worlds

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    Welcome! I’m Carolyn Gratzer Cope, and Umami Girl is your guide to a life well-lived. UG is a lifestyle site for curious, thoughtful people who seek to make every day a little special and have a great time doing it. Learn more

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