One of my favorite summer desserts is blueberry shortcake. We have two blueberry bushes, one on either side of the steps in front of our house, and this year we’ve had a bumper crop. There are few things better than fresh-picked blueberries.

For shortcake, I like to buy the shortcakes from New Seasons Market, they’re kind of like a cross between a scone and a biscuit. The cream biscuits at Whole Foods are okay too. I could bake my own, but it’s too hot to bake.

Get real whipping cream, it’s way better than the stuff in a can. I will often use my food processor to whip it, it works like a charm! Just add a smidgen of sugar and some vanilla extract (or almond extract for a different taste) and whip it good.

First, shortcakes go in bowl. Dump a heap of blueberries on top. I just rinse them, don’t even bother with sugar or anything, they are sweet enough on their own. Add a dollop of whipped cream, voila SUPER TASTY!

I hate the heat but summer does have its perks.