(serves 4)

I. The Berries:

• 3 cups Seasonal Berries (strawberries, blueberries and blackberries work best, but any sweet, exceptionally juicy fruit will do).
• Prep the Berries. Wash the berries, cutting any large ones (like strawberries) into bite size pieces.

II. The Cream:

• 1 twelve oz container of Marscapone cheese
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 tablespoon lavender
• 1 tablespoon almond extract
• First: Prep the Sugar. Mix together the sugar, lavender and water in either a food processor or a blender. If you have neither mixing by hand will work but is not ideal.
• Second: Candy the Sugar. Pour mixture into a small saucepan and simmer for about twenty minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Third: Prep the Cream. Add the almond extract to the Marscapone. Mix well.
• Fourth: Mix it Up. Add the sugar sauce to the almond cream and mix very well.

III. Assembly:
Plate berries (bowls or ramekins work best), add cream on top. Serve with cookies if desired.