what I love :: rhubarb + strawberries

Yummy rhubarb from our local CSA.

+ Strawberries from yesterday's pick-your-own adventure.

= the perfect 6am pre-breakfast muffin snack (vintage strawberry tablecloth makes them taste even better).

Strawberry - Rhubarb Muffins

1.5 cups unbleached flour
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 tsp salt
1.5 tsp baking soda

1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 stick melted butter
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp grated orange rind (optional, but oh-so-good)

1 cup chopped rhubarb
1 cup sliced strawberries

Mix dry in a large bowl. Mix wet separately. Add wet to dry. Stir in berries and rhubarb. Spoon into greased muffin pan. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Devour.