" 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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Eileen
Cheers!
Kiki~
Marnie
machelle
Such a lovely, peaceful place to enjoy a glass of wine! A toast to the sweetness of summertime: live, laugh and... loaf. :D
About as good as it gets, Eileen, and each evening is different. Thank you.
Cheers, Cameron! Happy July :)
Thank you, dear Kiki. Do hope your summer is magical!
Indeed I do, Rosey! Count me in for enjoying the remains of the day as I hope you are :)
Thank you, dear Marnie .... (Clink)!
Thanks, Kim. Happy July gardening, dear friend :)
A favorite of mine also, machelle. Thank you and so true!
Thanks Nancy. This is our July sunset view at the lake ... not too shabby! Catching the sunset in my wine glass is added enjoyment. Since the sun traverses, I have a sunset view from many angles, hoping to capture all 4 seasons in my glass, a fun goal :)
Love it, sweet Kate! Happy July :)
Hope you get 1 of these comments as having trouble posting at times.
The pictures are just magnificent.
Welcome Ginny ... how kind. Wishing you a beautiful 'remains of the day'!
Hi, dear Lindalou, and thanks. Lots of little bars with great burgers ... hum, wonder! The summer has been awesome with hopefully more perfect weather. Little Luke is a cutie ... you are blessed :)
Thanks, dear Kala ... and honor coming from creative you :)
Hi Rose. it's been a hot summer both here and at the lake with not much time in between to catch up on the blog. But life is good! Entertaining a dear Florida friend here then back to the lake on Thurs for more family reunion fun. Happy to see Thelma & Louise 'on the road again.' :) Summer hugs.
Welcome Elettra ... thank you!!!
Your Hubbard Lake shots are always so beautiful! But these sunset shots through the wine glass must be the best ever! Captivating images!
Thank you for your words....I can feel your pain. And thank you for sharing what you've gone through. I'll get back to you again.