" 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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I wish you a lovely Valentine's day my dear friend/ Tyra xoxo
Infinity love! I am not sure how it started but when our son was very young I would tell him: "I love you infinity"..even now I occasionally say that in a card or text message.
I love this post, the images and quote are lovely~~
I hope your day is filled with love.
Gail
I love the vintage postcards! Hope you have a beautiful Valentine's Day.
Cameron
I followed a link from one of your comments yesterday to Marysol, but I couldn't leave a comment there. I hope she sees this--she's quite a talented baker; I think I gained 5 pounds just looking at all the yummy photos:)
Thanks for sharing.
Jen
A heartwarming story, Gail. Thanks for sharing. May you also spend this Valentine's Day surrounded in love.
Thanks Cameron. Although not the original cards from Germany printed in the early
1900s, they are 20 years old, purchased at the Henry Ford Museum (Dearborn, MI).
I love the rich colors, Racquel, and glad you enjoyed these. Happy Valentine's Day dear Perennial Garden friend :)
... and Happy Valentine's Day to you, dear Rose. I loved Zelda's quote ~ 'Scott & Zelda, a tragic twosome but a fascinating read. Delighted you visited Marysol ... isn't she amazingly sweet!
Hi Jen and thanks ... a very Happy Valentine's Day to you also:
Thanks Nancy. I enjoy vintage cards and kept these over the years instead of mailing. A most Happy Valentine's Day to you and yours also.
Did you know she suffered from Schizophrenia..?
Hope you are having a beautiful day~I can only imagine what delicious, sinfully decadent treat you have in store for your family on this special day! :)
Hugs
Bloggin Sis
Cat
I love vintage valentines. :-)
happy valentine's day, joey!
Special heartfelt Valentine wishes for you, dear jodi ... indeed the evening was special, shared with old friends (our children are best friends as are our grandchildren). Do hope your day was as precious as you are!
... and to you a beautiful Valentine day also, dear Marmee. Enjoy your vacation. Time with sisters is precious :)
You know, this is one card collection I may be very interested in starting.
Hope your V-day brought you much love and plenty of smiles, mi amiga.