Blueberrys layered in sweetened whipped cream

This dessert was heavenly. We discovered we had some heavy cream that needed to be used or tossed, so we whipped it up and sweetened it with a touch of local honey. We layered blueberries in the bottom of a ramekin, spread whipped cream on top, and repeat. Delightful, delectable, and pretty close to healthy!

Blueberry Salsa

Blueberry Season is almost here!!!

Ingredients
1 pint fresh blueberries
1 tsp chopped jalapeno
2 Tbs minced sweet onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 Tbs chopped fresh cilantro
1 Tbs chopped fresh mint
1 Tbs chopped fresh basil
1 Tbs freshly squeezed lime juice

Process

1. In a medium bowl, mash one cup of the berries.
   
2. Add remaining ingredients one at a time and stir well to combine.
   
3. If you desire a juicier consistency either add more lime or a little EVOO.
   
4. Serve this salsa with corn chips or to top a baked chicken or fish. YUMMY!
   

Blueberry Gingerbread

This recipe originates in Machias, Maine. It is absolutely yummy!

Ingredients
2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup shortening
1 egg
1 cup sour milk (which means you add one teaspoon lemon juice)
3 Tablespoons molasses
1 cup Maine blueberries (I prefer low bush blueberries and you can get Wyman's in most supermarket freezer sections)
2 Tablespoons sugar





Process

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease and flour a 9 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan.
   
2. In a large bowl combine first 6 ingredients.
   
3. While stirring, one by one add the next four.
   
4. Beat with an electric mixer on low to medium speed until combines, and then on high for two minutes.
   
5. Fold in 1 cup Maine wild blueberries.
   
6. Pour into greased and floured baking pan.
   
7. Pop in oven and bake for about 35 minutes.
   
8. Sprinkle the top with sugar.