" 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...
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~ Monica
Your picture is beautiful. I love the way you super impose pictures. Itried to get a shot, but mine doesn'tzoom very well. So thanks for sharing yours!
I heard about the moon on the news last night, but we were not going to be able to even see it. With the snow and mixed rain last night, the weatherman was saying if it had been colder, we would have had 2 feet of snow. Our rain poured down all day......
Jen
Thanks Beckie ~ wasn't the moon breathtaking (looked pregnant)!
We were blessed with a crystal clear sky last night, Jen. Amazing moon!Perhaps you'll catch a view tonight!
Thanks Naturegirl. Wishing you a clear sky since it should be beautiful again tonight.
Oh my! That has to be the most stunning photo that I've ever seen of the moon.
Cameron
Amy
You're most kind, Cameron ~ thank you. I have 'a thing' for the moon (a gift from my father as a child ... a beautiful story.)
Thanks Gail ~ I'm sure there will be many posted since it certainly was a spectacular show!
I'm wishing you a clear sky tonight, dear Nancy. Ours here tonight is 'iffy'.
Thank you, Jan. Yes this is real and my photos, a multiple exposure. A photography enthusiast for many years, all photos posted on my blog are mine.
Thank you, Cindy. Do hope you have a chance to see this beauty tonight!
Brenda
We had no moon here - thick cloud and the same again tonight, but it is lovely to share your view of it.
Thank you
K
The word verification is "wings"--makes me think of "Fly Me to the Moon":)
Oh what a night, Brenda! I had so hoped to have a clear evening and was blessed.
Glad you could at least see the moon here, Karen. Tonight is overcast and the night sky, silent!
Indeed the moon was haunting, Connie! Thank you.
Wow 60 degress, Jodi! Extremes in both life and the weather ... what life seems all about ;)
Ah dear Rose ~ thank you and glad you captured a moment to see this spectacular event.
love those snow covered branches with the fullest moon shining on them.
Yes it is my photo, dear Kathryn ~ delighted your California sky was clear. It certainly was a memorable sight!
Happy 3rd Sunday in Advent to you, dear Tyra, and thank you. I so enjoyed working on this project.
I'm blushing, dear Kim. Thank you for the huge compliment.
I knew this was the place to come to see 2008's BIGGEST, BRIGHTEST MOST BEAUTIFULLY CAPTURED FULL MOON!:D Absolutely stunning through your gorgeous hemlocks! I did get a quick peak ~before the clouds hid it from view~long enough to bring my thoughts to you.
Hugs
Cat
Sorry Anna :( It was the fattest moon I have ever seen!
Have a blessed and happy holiday!