"Then followed that beautiful season...
Summer....
Filled was the air with a dreamy and magical light; and the landscape
Lay as if new created in all the freshness of childhood."
~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Hubbard Lake Sunsets
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JUICY LUCY (STUFFED HAMBURGER)
~ A fun burger ... adapt to suit taste ... all are delicious
1 1/2 lb. choice ground beef
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp. garlic powder
heavy sprinkling of dried thyme, dill, chives and favorite seasonings
dashes of Worcestershire Sauce to taste
dashes of Tabasco Sauce to taste
4 slices of American, Swiss (cut slices into 4 pieces) or crumbled blue cheese
4 split hamburger buns (lightly butter or olive oil each half)
- Gently combine ground beef and seasonings. Form into 8 patties.
- In 4 of the patties, create a hole and stuff with cheese. Top with remaining patty, pinch edges and tightly seal. (Williams-Sonoma has a fun hamburger press)
- Grill on high about 3-4 minutes/side. Serve on grilled buns with favorite condiments and toppings. (serves 4)
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GRILLED ONION BLOSSOMS
4 medium large sweet Vidalia onions
2 Tbsp. melted butter
3 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp. Tabasco sauce
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
freshly ground pepper to taste
- Peel onions and cut almost through forming 8 wedges. Place onion on a square of foil.
- Combine butter, mustard, and Tabasco. Drizzle over each onion. Top with brown sugar.
- Bring up 2 opposite sides of foil and seal. Fold remaining ends to enclose.
- Arrange on medium-high grill. Cover and grill for 25 minutes or until onions are nearly tender. Open slightly and grill 10 minutes more or until onions are lightly browned. Sprinkle with pepper.
- Serve in packet or remove. (4 servings)
Comments
Happy Summertime Miss Joey sure hope it is magical for you and yours.. It is so hot here that I'm wishing for October already.
hugs from Savannah, Cherry
You could stuff the burger with Foie Gras. Obviously you'd want to knock the Tabasco on the head, but maybe use a little port instead.
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
Thank you, Karin. The photo my thoughts for all ... let's enjoy!
Hi fun IG! You certainly know how to 'kick life up a notch' :)
Dear Jen, how fun would that be! Do so wish you lived closer. We have so much to share. Happy Summer fun/creative friend :)
Trust me, Wendy. The onion blossom is good!
Thanks Clare. The stuffed burger makes all happy :) The press was a Father's Day gift from grandboys and makes a perfect stuffed burger. I so enjoy your awesome posts. Happy Summer :)
Hi, dear Nancy. May summer hold us all kindly :)
Hi Rose. Tonight we are home (left lake yesterday but returning soon). We dined on these over the weekend and will fill the bill for many guests over the summer. Toast to a beautiful summer :)
I am so happy to be able to stroll through the kaleidoscopes of your lovely gardens and see your stunning sunsets! I hope you are having a delicious summer! Carol
Hi Kate! Yes, for many reasons and memories, Hubbard Lake is indeed magical. Fun shooting that photo was one of the best!
Welcome and thank you, Evo. A memorable gorgeous evening. I too love the reflection ...
Enjoy Jennifer! So easy and good.
Thanks for stopping by and watching the video...SO glad you did!
Fun to do both, Sall. A memorable evening doing it all :)
Enjoy, Linda. I think you will enjoy both. Summer ((hugs)).
That onion blossom sounds great.
One more week to our vacation in Tawas. I won't have any great sunsets, but maybe I can get a good sunrise looking over a glass of orange juice.
Let's hope for some great weather.
Have a great week joey.
What delicious sounding recipes and beautiful images. Glad I dropped by to visit!
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These are those foods that maybe your grandparents had in their pantry and you refused to eat. Things (and these are real) like mudfish in a jar, sauerkraut juice, and canned snake. They are looking for input on regional foods in your area, like those strange food items on the top shelf that you have no idea how they are used or what to cook with them.
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Enjoy your vacation, Lindalou. You will have awesome sunrises with your orange juice! Again back here at the lake after a week at home, I'm holding on to this stellar weather for you :)
Thanks imac. Happy July behind the lens:)
Yes, happy summer Kala! Thank you and enjoy :)
Thanks sweet Jan. Enjoy and thanks for voting. I won!