Strawberry rhubarb crisp is such an incredibly nostalgic dish for me. It reminds me of my childhood home and returning from school to my Mother who seemingly would always bake us crisp for an after school treat. We had a great rhubarb patch in our backyard — the bright stalks with their robust green leaves still take me back to our time outdoors and all of the days we spent as children being imaginative in and out of the gardens.

This past weekend I baked what was likely one of my best crisps! The strawberries and rhubarb are in season here in Rhode Island and did not disappoint. Vanilla Bean ice cream is a must.