" The sun broke like an egg into a full sunset and the water caught fire." ~ Pamela Johnson January sunset (Hubbard Lake) __________________ SOUPE A L'OIGNON GRATINEE (adapted from Mastering the Art of French Cooking ) “Onion soup sustains. The process of making it is somewhat like the process of learning love. It requires commitment, extraordinary effort, time, and will make you cry." ~ Ronni Lundy _________________________________________ (FRENCH ONION SOUP) 6 pounds thinly sliced yellow onions 6 Tbsp. butter 3 Tbsp. oil 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. sugar 6 heaping Tbsp. flour 5 quarts good beef stock 2 cups dry white wine coarse salt and cracked pepper few drops of Kitchen Bouquet 12 Tbsp. Cognac 1 pound Swiss cheese* 1 - 1 1/2 pound assorted shredded cheddar, Colby and Swiss or Parmesan Cook onions slowly in butter and oil in covered stockpot for 15 minutes. Uncover, raise heat to moderate , and stir in salt and sugar. Cook for 30-40 minutes stirring frequently until on...
~ Autumn gardens
A blend of Old World European and Indian cultures creates a memorable atmosphere. The entry foyer, tavern, game and dining rooms are all filled with an intriguing collection of nature and hand carved furniture -- whimsical creations made of tree stumps, twisted limbs and roots, driftwood sculptures and massive fieldstone fireplaces.
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Boy this brings back memories. My hubby was a friend of the owner's brother and we used to take the kids up there when they were young. It's a really cool place. I have many photos of my kids on the beautiful beaches there at Cross Village .
Each year we went we noticed that the shores were eroded quite a bit. I wonder how much beach is left where the cabins are.
Thanks for the memories!
Living in the middle of endless flat fields of corn and beans, I'm always drawn to large bodies of water. Lake Michigan is the closest "fix" for me:)
I've never heard of Cross Village, and that's a shame because it seems like such an interesting place, somewhat like the MI. version of Fantasy Island [G]
Joey, last year, J and I decided to quit working weekends, and spend our new found freedom exploring MI. And boy, have we stumbled upon some picturesque little towns along the way.
It's no surprise I love your collages, which, btw, make a heck of an endorsement, so now, I'll have to check out this magical little village.
Hi Cindy ... yes it's a great place and if indeed you do carve that tree stump, please take lots of photos ;)
Marysol ... where have you been all these years dear bloggin' friend? (What part of 'The Mitten' are you from?) Seriously, it is indeed a magical spot ... great sunsets over Lake Michigan!
I'm loving this Michigan series of post. I started on Oct 10th and I'm still here Oct11;)
I want to come back and see it all again. I think it should be compiled in a book. There is something about holding a book that makes it a treasure in your home.