Design*Sponge in Richmond
For those of you in the Richmond area, Grace Bonney will be leading seminars and giving a talk during lunch on Wednesday. The event is sponsored by Richmond Home. Click here to learn more and buy tickets.
Skinny Soup
My go-to meal for cooler weather is soup. This lightened up version of an old-school classic hit our menu plans last week. At 300 calories per serving, it was a hit!
Light French Onion Soup
2 pounds yellow onions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp unsalted butter (I have also used OO)
2 tbsp flour
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/4 cup Cognac/brandy
1/4 cup white wine
9 cups light beef stock
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
sliced, toasted, crusty bread (Italian, etc)
sliced RF swiss or gruyere cheese(if you can find it)
In a large pot, sauté the onions with the butter, until soft and golden, about 20 minutes. Add flour, mixing well another 2-3 minutes. Add thyme, bay leaf, wine and brandy, and simmer uncovered for 10 more minutes.
Add the beef stock, salt & pepper to your liking, reduce heat. Cover and simmer gently for about 25 minutes. Remove bay leaf and ladle 1.5 cups soup into oven-safe bowls or cups. Place bowls on a baking sheet. Place sliced toasted bread on top of soup and top bread with cheese. Broil 2 to 3 minutes, until cheese is golden.
Light French Onion Soup
2 pounds yellow onions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp unsalted butter (I have also used OO)
2 tbsp flour
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/4 cup Cognac/brandy
1/4 cup white wine
9 cups light beef stock
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
sliced, toasted, crusty bread (Italian, etc)
sliced RF swiss or gruyere cheese(if you can find it)
In a large pot, sauté the onions with the butter, until soft and golden, about 20 minutes. Add flour, mixing well another 2-3 minutes. Add thyme, bay leaf, wine and brandy, and simmer uncovered for 10 more minutes.
Add the beef stock, salt & pepper to your liking, reduce heat. Cover and simmer gently for about 25 minutes. Remove bay leaf and ladle 1.5 cups soup into oven-safe bowls or cups. Place bowls on a baking sheet. Place sliced toasted bread on top of soup and top bread with cheese. Broil 2 to 3 minutes, until cheese is golden.
Fall Cheese Board
It's been perfect weather lately to stay inside, light a fire, pour some vino, and enjoy something like this.....
Crock Pot Habits
After a good ten years of being advised to utilize a crock pot, I have finally paid heed. Last night we had sausage and pepper pasta and tortilla soup is on the menu tonight. I am obsessed with this thing. So my question is...do you leave your crock pot unattended? All day? Usually I'm home but I left it for a while today without really worrying about it. However, some people do (and, admittedly, that is one of the reasons I never used it in the past). They say it uses as much electricity as a lightbulb, but I don't put a gallon of liquid in my lamps...
October Birchbox
We're back with another Birchbox review.
This month our box included: a new mascara (really great, although a little odd coming off), an organic facial scrub (great for your travel bag), a Redken shine spray, all natural lip exfoliator, and some fun mints. I am loving the fact that a lot of the items we've received are great for travel -- things we would buy anyway for our weekends away!
What did you think of your Birchbox shipment this month?
What did you think of your Birchbox shipment this month?
The Red Cups
I actually once heard of a foreign exchange student who was asked "What are you most looking forward to experiencing during your time in America?"
She replied, "Going to a party with the red cups!"
Tailgate Recap
Charlottesville ushered in Fall weather this weekend, and the 'Hoos added another win to their record.
The tailgate was a win, per usual. This week, our menu included:
Crudite with hummus and spinach dip
Fresh Fruit
Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Traditional 7 Layer Dip with 6 layers (we are not an olive loving group)
Cedar Planked Grilled Brie with Peach Chutney
Pork, Veggie, and Chicken Kabobs
Pasta Salad with Feta and Roasted Peppers
Cornbread
Apple Slab Pie
Other assorted desserts, and, of course, cocktails!
Crudite with hummus and spinach dip
Fresh Fruit
Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Traditional 7 Layer Dip with 6 layers (we are not an olive loving group)
Cedar Planked Grilled Brie with Peach Chutney
Pork, Veggie, and Chicken Kabobs
Pasta Salad with Feta and Roasted Peppers
Cornbread
Apple Slab Pie
Other assorted desserts, and, of course, cocktails!
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