Saturday at the Farmer's market

Rhubarb is everywhere at the Farmers' Market. On a dreary May day, making a pot of rhubarb dumplings will help the time pass as you watch for thunderstorm warnings on the Weather Channel.

Rhubarb Dumplings

2 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. sugar
2 c. rhubarb, chopped
pinch salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 1/2 c. water

Dumplings:
1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. milk

Combine first seven ingredients and simmer until the rhubarb is tender. Meanwhile, combine dumpling ingredients to make dough. Drop dough by the tablespoon on top of the simmering rhubarb. Cover tightly and simmer for another 15-20 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream, if you like. Makes 6 servings.