berry-picking on the may (grey mtn)

here i am, picking berries (itl'ät = low-bush cranberry) on the may (grey mountain)
lower slopes of the may, down to the tagà shäw

looking east to cantlie lake, from the may

itl'ät, on the may -- tasty goodness. we also picked crowberries.

looking south from the may to marsh lake, widening of tagà shäw

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Berry Compote

2 parts berries (here, a mix of itl'ät and crowberries)

1 part sugar

1 part water

spices (e.g. cinnamon, nutmeg, if you like)

Heat water and sugar until sugar is dissolved and the syrup is at a low boil. Add berries and bring to a full boil (so that there is happy pink bubbly froth) -- turn down the heat and let it simmer for about 7 minutes, or until the berries are bursting open. Add spices now, if you like. Turn off the heat and let cool slowly, and thicken. Pour over cake, ice cream, pancakes, toast, etc. & enjoy.