rhubarb

“Once I started playing around with flavor combinations that I love — like rhubarb, mint, sumac and mascarpone and black and white cookies — I realized the world is our cookie salad oyster.”

"That's my secret to a long life: custard, custard, custard; rhubarb from the garden and custard," he said.

There are versions of time-honored classics like key lime and strawberry rhubarb crumble, and a swoon-worthy peaches and cream combo.

The pie's filling consists of sliced rhubarb and strawberries cooked in granulated sugar, cornstarch, nutmeg, and a pinch of fine sea salt.

A handful of blueberries, strawberries or even rhubarb cooked down with bourbon and a touch of chili flake before being strained or puréed makes for a rich, violet-toned sauce that’s both vibrant and unexpected.