" 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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'hugs from afar'
I went back a bit to look at your garden/writing blog. Wow! Are these all from your garden?
You have a lovely garden.
Happy Garden Muse Day
David/ Tropical Texana/ Houston
:-)
Thank you, Carolyn. I have so much going on, it's hard to capture everything. But I do so love peonies and my Scarlet O'hara is also now in bloom ... a true beauty.
Thanks Kate! I love the soft color of this peony that I inherited with the house over 35 years ago. Wow, your photos were stunning. Have fun.
How kind, Cher. Thank you and happy June :)
Thank you, Clare. We have had more than our share of record breaking rain this spring ... wish I could send some your way. I'll do my best!
Thanks Wendy. Yes, pretty in pink!
That would be me, imac! Thanks.
Welcome David and thank you. Yes, unless on a posted trip, these are all from my evolving garden, a work in progress for over 35 years.
Hi Rob. We are actually about 2 weeks behind this spring (2nd for record-breaking rain) but with the heatwave of the past few day, everything is catching up and exploding! Wishing you a healthy soaking downpour!
Yes, today was super grand, Lindalou. And June for me is about peonies.
And if I could, I would plant myself in a little plot in your garden, and hope some of its beauty would rub off on me, and preserve me for years to come.
Gee, I hope that vision wasn't too disturbing.
June is so welcome after our mostly chilly spring.
Love pink, love your collages....
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
From COLD to HOT, Linda! Such is the life of a gardener. Let's both enjoy June and (hopefully) all it's glory :)
Thank you, dear Kala :)
And thank you, dear 'always so kind', Shady.
Delighted to hear from you, Karen, and happy you are settled in on your new life journey. Your new posts are stunning!
Thanks 'never bad' Monica :) Partner in crime, with 'crazy' life, I've been a horrid commenter too. Friendship goes way beyond!
Thanks sweet Jen :) Yes, let's hope June shines on us both and that we have time to capture the best!
DGG ... enjoy! Always a delight to hear from you :)
Aw Rose, the hope of each spring sustains us. Thank you.