Cold Rhubarb Tea

For approximately two quarts: 8 cups rhubarb, cut into 1 inch pieces 8 cups water Juice and grated rind of one orange or lemon (avoid the white pith under the rind) 3/4 cup sugar 1 pint fresh strawberries, mashed (optional) Simmer rhubarb on the water until tender (20...

Melon & Cucumber Agua Fresca

(recipe from the book Local Flavors used with permission of the author, Deborah Madison) Agua frescas are always best drunk the day they are made. 4 cups honeydew or other melon, cut into chunks 1 med. Cucumber, peeled and chopped Simple syrup (see below) Zest and...