Rhubarb: Thats some sweet weed.

Rhubarb is considered a weed in some places but here its a very season vegetable that is usually cooked and sweetened because they are quite tart. The stalks resemble a celery stalk but thicker and red. The leaves are poisonous and are usually removed before the stalks are sold.

Strawberry Rhubarb "Pie": Gram Cookie, Maple Tuile, Mascarpone Mousse, Almond "Streusel", Poached Rhubarb "Kidneys", Strawberry Rhubarb Compote, Strawberry Balsamic Reduction.

To make a compote simply place cut up pieces of rhubarb in a pot with water just to cover. Add sugar to taste and boil until tender. While hot fold in diced strawberries. Drain excess liquid, which can be further reduced to make a glaze.