" 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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Thanks for adding your musings to our poetry circle.
Frances
Christine B.
Kiki~
Thanks for re-enforcing the spring to come.
happy february.
Great inspiration to keep us smiling through this snowy month. Like Monica, I, too, busy myself with indoor seeds. Now I want to plant some violets! :D
Marnie
A 'happy' February shared thought, Frances :) Spring is right around the corner ... hold on!
Welcome, Christine. Wow, an Alaskan gardener, how delightful! These violets aren't blooming now. This is a multiple exposure photo (violets/snow) to compliment the February quote and honor the flower of the month.
Soon enough for me, Gail! I'm actually enjoying this down time, trying to catch up inside.
Hi Kiki and thanks! Muse Day is a delightful way to connect with wonderful bloggers. Follow the link over to visit Carolyn in Chicago (a delight) and others who have contributed :)
I know sowing is rewarding, Monica. Back in the old days, this was also part of my life. I simply ran out of time and space. Happy Michigan February, dear neighbor :)
Love your optimism, Lindalou! Lunch dates with daughters are the best, aren't they? Mine was over with friends for dinner last night ... always a treat!
Welcome back home and Happy February, Marmee! Life is speeding by, isn't it? I hope to accomplish all my inside goals before those violets peek out a me!
Oh, be careful, Kate! Blooming violets are lovely but VERY invasive. Fine for a woodland area, allowed to wander, but mine are too 'pushy' in my garden/yard and rule the roost!
Indeed there is light at the end of the tunnel, Marnie! In the meantime, until we see it and feel its warmth, enjoy the gift your beautiful birds and wildlife!
This is a lovely quote and wonderful photo-and I love violets. I have white, yellow, blue and 'Freckles' in my garden, and they don't take off too madly. Maybe the clay slows them down. But I know for others they can be problematic.
Love you too, Anna! I did visit that sight ... Papaver orientale, a favorite in my garden, is a huge temptation. My home is filled with antique botanicals ... some day I should post them! (Even though it's overcast and you can't see it, I think the moon is having an huge effect on us ... hope you reconsider shampooing your furniture at this hour :) *hugs*
My February motto is to embrace the snow and cold instead of pushing against it.
donna
Oh, I wish you violets but not too many, Donna! Beware :) Love your positive attitude ... I feel the same. January flew by and so will February, at this time in my life, much too fast for me!
Hi dear Beckie :) Indeed, violets ALWAYS return! In fact, I just sighed thinking about them! Happy to see you out and about ... did I hear that Thelma & Louise are headed on a road trip to Chicago!
I read through the comments, but I didn't see anyone mention the image--is this a painting you did?? If so, you continue to amaze me with all your talents!