" 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 do hope your wish comes true, flowgirl1 ... (Not a shabby view)! Circa is getting rave reviews as are many of our award-winning MI wines ...
Hugs, sweet Gail! Last week's vacation meets this week's reality :)
Thank you for your uplifting words, this is a day I truly needed them.
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Marnie
Now wouldn't that be fun, Nutty! Indeed, the wine is an added bonus ... it's delightful to uncork a bottle and remember the fertile earth from where it came!
Oh yes, Marnie, especially the sparkling wines from L. Mawby,, perfect for the holidays. Willow Vineyard is indeed charming with a stunning view. When we were there, they were pressing grapes ... very interesting (should have included those photos)!
Beautiful photos and montages.
Frances
We return each autumn, Lindalou, amazed with each new offering in both wine and new vineyards. We are indeed blessed to have this gift ... after all, we are the 'Great Lake State' :)
How sweet, dear Frances! Because of my great passion for this beautiful state, I deemed myself a self-proclaimed 'ambassador' :)
thank you very much
congratulations for THE VILLAGE VOICE blog
Warm wishes
Thank you, Lino Ruiu ... you are most kind.
what's you're favorite Mi. Wine Joey? I've always wondered what you enjoy on that beautiful lake,w/your scrumptious meals, & what you toast that moon with!!:)
Big hugs Bloggin Sis!
Cat