BERRIES WITH LAVENDER CREAM

Hardly a recipe I know, but when it's so hot outside, sometimes I can't bring myself to do much more than this. But when the berries are bursting with that sweet berry goodness, messing with them too much runs counter to the whole idea of summer. A bit of orange juice and zest to slightly macerate the berries, and barely sweetened cream that's been infused with lavender and honey make this berries the perfect dessert for after a barbecue. Enjoy!

3 pints berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries)

1 orange, zested and juiced

1 cup cream

2 tablespoons lavender

1 tablespoons honey

1 teaspoon vanilla

Over low heat, bring the cream and lavender to a simmer for ten minutes. Turn off the heat, and once the cream is room temp, pop it in the fridge to chill. Once chilled, strain the cream, add the honey and vanilla, and whip to soft peaks. Slice the berries or leave them if you prefer, cover with the juice and a teaspoon of the zest and mix with your hands. Plate the berries with a dollop of cream. Enjoy!