" 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...
~ Potted friends greet guests at front door
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Marnie
Beautiful images Joey - and such an apt quote too
K
Pets/wildlife are dear friends, Marnie, and you have a gift for capturing the essence of their beauty.
Delighted to hear from you, dear Kim. Yes, indeed we had a delightful Easter as I hope you did. Looks like you're back in action ... a gift to all of us who missed you :)
Yes indeed it is 'Viola Etain', Gail. A must each year that I enjoy viewing ... close. And yes, I MUST have that rose :)
How sweet, Racquel! It was pouring rain for 2 days straight ... my containers were close :)
Thanks Dee ... if today's sunshine continues, I might catch up with you!
Thank you for visiting, Philip. You have a kind soul.
How kind, Rose. My 'post-lady' dropping mail through the door slot is my biggest fan!
Thank you, Philip ... your garden post was stunning!
Thanks Karen ... your stunning slide show put my humble post to shame!
So kind of you to say, dear Beckie. Now that the rain has stopped, anxious to hit the garden with my camera ... lots of good stuff goin' on :)
Happy GBBD!
Meems @ Hoe and Shovel
Lovely and colourful collages Joey.
xoxo Tyra
Hugs dear Tyra ... we made it!
Georgia had a way with flowers (and hopefully friends), dear jodi. Happy 'no snow' Bloom Day!
Such delicate petals with their soft, ethereal colors,
breathtaking...theme music, optional.
Pansies are me, dear Marysol ... you've heard many of my stories and my special love for pansies is another :)