All-american blueberry muffins

1 1/2  cups          sugar
     3/4  cup           shortening
   3      cups          flour
     3/4  teaspoon      salt
   4      teaspoons     baking powder
     1/4  teaspoon      cinnamon
     1/2  teaspoon      nutmeg
   3                    eggs
   1 1/2  cups          milk
   1      teaspoon      vanilla
   1      quart         fresh blueberries

Combine the sugar and shortening until fluffy.  Add eggs and beat again.
Slowly begin adding the dry ingredients.  Add milk and vanilla.  Mix in
blueberries gently.  Pour into pre-sprayed muffin tins.  Bake at 350
degrees for 20 - 30 minutes until golden.