Blueberry Blessings

Sadly, blueberry season is coming to a close. However, prior to being a Blueberry Hill helper, that statement would have been completely out of character for me! Those little blue balls I kept weighing in and hearing so much about from awestruck customers had carried no effect on me.

That is, until my mother-in-law convinced me to try one. "Okay, it wasn't bad. I'll try another. Well. Wudduya know. That one tasted a little better...might have another." I was a goner. Even to the honest statement that I would, hands-down, choose unlimited fresh blueberries to unlimited......(I never thought I'd say this)..... Wilbur Buds!

Truly, God is very good to have made blueberries. Truly, God is all-powerful to have converted me.

Though much of my take-home berries were enjoyed as-is, I did manage to freeze some, make blueberry pancakes, blueberry muffins, cornmeal-blueberry scones, and even a blueberry pie (again, out of my character) that Wayne really enjoyed. I mean...really....enjoyed. I think his highest compliment was expressed when, upon finishing a large pie wedge after his meal, he ever so carefully cut a perfect piece to share it in a "proud-of-my-wife" kind of way with our dear neighbor (who usually makes the pies he likes). After he was pleased that it was tenderly and eye-pleasingly nestled on the plate, deep into the piece goes his fork, and he continued "really enjoying".

Hmmm. Jake and Kylie and I were confused. "Dad, I thought that was for Mammaw and Pappaw."

"DOLP! I forgot!"

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FRESH BLUEBERRY SAUCE...FROM PATCH TO PANCAKE

(A tutorial)

Step 1: Enjoy every plopped "plunk" heard from your berry bucket.


Step 2: Rinse 2 cups of berries.


Step 3: No need to annihilate....


.....just crush.

Step 4: Add 1/3 cup sugar.


Step 5: If using fresh lemon juice, give it a hearty roll.


Step 6: Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice. (You may keep the lemon cap on for fun.)


Step 7: Stir.


Step 8: Bring to a boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.


Step 8: Add 1 teaspoon vanilla.


Step 9: Chill!


Step 10: Pour over pancake and enjoy!