3 c. cut rhubarb
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla

BASE:

1 1/2 c. oatmeal
3/4 c. brown sugar
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. shortening (oleo or Crisco)
1/2 c. walnuts, crushed

Mix cornstarch with sugar and add to rest of ingredients. Cook until thick. Cool.

Base: Mix together until crumbly. Pat 3/4 of mixture into 9x13 inch pan. Pour on the cooked rhubarb mixture and sprinkle remaining crumbs over top. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Cool. Cut into bars.

(Suggest adding 1 cup cut fresh strawberries to filling mixture.)