Spring Rhubarb

Rhubarb. You either love it or hate it. My mother makes a great Rhubarb Bread, where she covers it liberally with sugar. Sounds over the top, but the tart of the rhubarb really hits it off with the sugar. Rhubarb is one of the early harvest local crops, and I like to buy a case, chop it, and freeze it. That way I can use it throughout the summer and into the winter. Using the last rhubarb from the freezer is a bittersweet moment in more ways than one.

Cheesecake Bliss

Ah, cheesecake! Who in the world doesn't love it? Today I made a vanilla cheesecake, with graham cracker crust, and topped it with tropical fruit. I sealed it up with some yummy apricot glaze and it flew out the door. I hope there is at least one piece left in the morning. A great start to your day, by the way—cheesecake.