With the how2heroes table positioned close to bundles of farm-fresh strawberries at the Cambridge Center Farmers’ Market, one could say we’ve had strawberries heavy on our mind. Vibrant in taste and color, we needed a true hero to curb our craving with the perfect dessert. That hero came in the form of Steve Johnson, chef/owner of Rendezvous in Cambridge, MA.

Steve joined us at the market to make a classic with a twist: Strawberry-Rhubarb Shortcake. If you’ve never tasted rhubarb before, this recipe is a good introduction, adding a nice tartness and even richer color than the strawberries alone. To cut the tang, Steve poured a home-made sweet cream over his grandmother’s biscuit recipe and paired that with the fruit. He then garnished with fragrant fresh mint. Whether you were or weren’t there, you can remake the magic with this recipe. Soon to come is the full-length how-to video featuring Steve and his signature dessert!

As usual, we were selling a sweet treat to help raise money for the Federation of Massachusetts Farmers’ Markets. For a dollar, you could purchase our Honey Almond Granola w/ Raisins & Cranberries. [View the video to make the crunchy and healthy snack at home.] Next week we’re thinking of shaking up a classic of our own – the lemonade stand.

If that’s not enough to tempt you, Jody Adams of Rialto and Bravo TV’s Top Chef Masters is coming by to do a live demo. The activity starts at 12:30pm, but come early to get a sample of what Jody will be cooking! For a full list of our live demo dates and chefs, check out the homepage.

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