Jean B's Strawberry-Rhubarb Muffins (11-12)

These started their lives as strawberry muffins, but last summer (1997)
after many iterations in search of perfection, they turned into my favorite
flavor combo!  I consider them my own creation, since the ingredients and
method have been altered--in some cases, drastically.

1 1/2 c finely chopped strawberries (ca 1/4-1/3")
1/2 c chopped rhubarb
3/4 c sugar
1 c white flour
3/4 c whole wheat flour
3-4 Tbsp wheat germ
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 c light olive oil
1 tsp vanilla

Combine strawberries, rhubarb, and 1/2 c sugar, and let stand 1 hour.  Heat
oven to 425F.  Combine remaining 1/4 c sugar, flours, wheat germ, baking soda,
nutmeg and salt.  Beat eggs with oil and add vanilla and strawberry-rhubarb
mixture.  Spoon into 11-12 greased muffin cups (I like them really full).
Bake ca 20 minutes or til pick comes out clean.  Serve warm.  Jean B. via TNT.