" 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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Hi, Nutty. Thanks fun friend and Happy November :)
Wishing you a beautiful November, Whimsical. Thank you.
Eileen
Loved your Halloween post, too--such fun:)
Those colors on your black blog background are just stunning! Took my breath away. Happy Monday. :-)
Beguiling is good, dearest Edith :) The post was fun and, knowing how you feel about the holiday, had to get past the Halloween post :)
Hello Michigan Lindalou! We are lucky to yet see a snowflake! It usually snows before my birthday (13th) :(
Welcome and warm Michigan greetings , Carolyn Gill. Thank you and lets keep warm thoughts together :)
Happy November and sweet memories, Gail. It's been 4 years since we have connected when you first invited me to join Muse Day :)
Yes, golden thoughts will sustain us until spring, Sweetbay :)
Dear friend, Rose, thank you. The seasons pass so quickly. Blessed to be your friend throughout all. Happy November :)
Hi Kate. Thank you. Happy Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and life :)
Thank you, Carol. Kaleidoscope living is always a visit viewing life through your eyes, dear friend.
Thanks Jill :) Like you, we find happiness, year round, behind the lens and meant to be bright and happy :)
Thank you, jewel. You are always so kind ... Happy November :)
Hugs!
Thank you for lifting our spirits!
The undeniably-vibrant colors in your photos, the quotes and the poems are some of the very reasons why Autumn will always be my favorite season of all.
Thank you, Abe. Happy November :)
Interesting, Jennifer. Thank you.
Happy November behind the lens, Rick :) Thank you.
Thanks, Kala. Loved your bridge!
Hi kanak ~ thank you. Not such a mystery, my friend, just a multiple exposure. Wishing you a delightful November also.