Filling:
3 C. rhubarb (fresh or frozen), chopped
1C. organic strawberries, sliced
1 blood orange, juiced ( or use 1/4 C. orange juice)
1 t. grated orange zest
1/2 - 3/4 C. sugar, depending of desired sweetness
1/4 C. Rosé wine
Stir all ingredients together in a medium sauce pan until sugar is mostly dissolved. Heat over medium
high heat until beginning to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes. Set aside to cool. Makes 2 cups
compote.
Pancakes:
1/2 C. each whole wheat flour and unbleached all-purpose flour
2 t. sugar
I t. crushed lavender buds
2 eggs
2/3 C. plain yogurt, plus additional for garnish
About 1 C. milk
2 T. canola oil
Cinnamon for garnish
In a medium bowl, stir together the flours and sugar. Add the eggs, and yogurt and whisk to a smooth
paste. Add enough milk to make 2 cups of batter. Stir in the oil. Lightly oil, then wipe out, a 9 or 10 inch
non-stick pan. Heat the pan over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Pour in 1/4 C. of pancake batter and
quickly swil to cover the bottom of the pan. Cook for 1 minute. Carefully lift edges of the pancake and
then fold in half and cook 1 minute more. Remove to a plate and continue cooking additional pancakes.
If not making up the cakes immediately, separate the cakes with wax paper. To serve, place 2-3 T. of
compote on one side of each cake and fold the other side overi it. Garnish with a dollop of yogurt and
sprinkling of cinnamon. Makes 8 pancakes.