Cosmic Rhino

I am very excited to have yet another entry from the legendary Ma Homan - Rhubarb Strawberry Crunch. I am particularly excited about this because I love rhubarb and just don’t see it used much anymore. So support the local rhubarb farmers and make yourself some homemade happiness.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup quick cooking oats
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup butter
• 4 cups sliced fresh rhubarb  (you can use frozen, too)
• 1 pound fresh strawberries, halved
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

This recipe is from the kitchen of Mrs. Homan who is a legend in my family (her cherry cake is to die for!). It’s a real treat when we get an actual recipe from her because most things she just whips up without a recipe.

Ingredients:

• 1 medium cucumber, sliced thin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek-style yogurt)
• 1 tbsp vinegar (omit if using yogurt - see note below)
• 1 to 2 drops Tobasco sauce
• 2 tbsp chopped chives
• 1 tsp dill seed
• dash of pepper