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to-make syrup. Mix together a cup and half of blueberries with a half-cup of maple syrup in a sauce pan, and let them bubble for several minutes. S PICE T HINGS UP WITH B LUEBERRY S ALSA You can easily transform your favorite berries into a sweet, spicy salsa that’s a guaranteed party-pleaser. Combine in a food processor or blender: blueberries, a jalapeno, diced red onion, fresh cilantro, olive oil, half a bell pepper, lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Pulse until everything is chopped, then season with salt and pepper to taste. W HIP UP AN E ASY D ESSERT Plop a dollop of whipped cream over fresh blueberries for a quick dessert that's lightly sweet and packed with summertime flavor. If you're feeling more adventurous, swap out the whipped cream for sayabon, an Italian, booze-infused whipped dessert. To make it, place a bowl over a pot of simmering water on the stove, and mix in four egg yolks, a third of a cup of Marsala wine, a quarter cup of sugar, half a cup of heavy cream, and lemon juice. Using a thermometer, stir the mixture until it’s 155 degrees and thick. Let it cool, then pour over the blueberries in a cham- pagne glass and enjoy. For a different-tasting, non- alcoholic variant, use espresso instead of wine. n Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2020 11 .....................................................................................................................................................................