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Glad it wasn't anything more serious.

Alright after reading Ryan's recipe for his soup I figured I would give you one of my favorites. This is my take of the traditional French Onion Soup. Your list of needed ingredients is as follows butter or margerine olive oil salt pepper one container of beef broth 5 or 6 good sized onions 1 can or bottle of your favorite beer cheese Alright so far so good. I usually don't measure much so forgive me if these seems a bit haphazard. Melt about teaspoon of the butter or margarine in a large sauce pan. Add a dash of the olive oil to the pot to keep it from burning. Now this is up to you. You can slice your onions super fine or make them thick, It is really up to how you like your soup. I prefer to get plenty of onion so I cut it fairly thin but then I use a lot of onion so you never get any spoonful with out them. Add the onions to the pan and cook until golden. I happen to like a dark onion soup so I go longer with them but if you like your soup light in color then stop when golden. I don't usually have fresh beef broth around and have a become a fan of Rachel Ray's broth because it is low in sodium and has a nice flavor but any beef broth will do, you can even use cubes if you desire. To the onions add the broth and salt and pepper to season and then add your container of beer and let boil. Once it boils bring it down to a simmer and keep covered and let it cook for about an hour. Some people love toast with this and others use french bread cut and made into croutons. It is all up to you. My mother loved to make garlic bread croutons and put that into the soup. Added seasonings are a personal taste so I leave you the bare bones and let you fix it up how you prefer after you try it. Final bit again is up to you. You can ladle the soup into bowls add the crouton and top with Swiss cheese. Or you can wait till about ten minutes before the soup is to be served and add the rind and cheese from Parmesan. My cousin adapted it and uses a Stilton Rind, and her daughter just dumps in shredded mozzarella. It all comes down to you and what you prefer in your soup. Either way people seem to think you spent hours on it, it tastes great, and you get to enjoy especially in the cooler months.

Well if nothing else you are getting your education, Mark. As a former teacher you know what an education means to me so I am as happy as can be to see you go for it.

I didn't think anyone would read my old stuff anymore. Seems that there is always someone new and exciting get the attention. Glad you enjoyed it though Mark. It really was a piece that came about due to Lugh and Renee Stevens though. Never know what will spark my imagination.

I am just working on stuff. Didn't mean to ignore you.

Breeze- wishing you the best and Happy Belated Thanksgiving Mark- I couldn't be any prouder of you! Hope everything continues to go your way.

Yeah that makes two of us. But now her stepdaughter and step-granddaughter are in the hands of her mother.

Well you have an advantage because you didn't have to wait. Hopefully that just let you get through it and enjoy it all.

Well I am glad you enjoyed the story. I am always happy to get feedback on anything I write.

Well I am glad you enjoyed the story. I am always happy to get feedback on anything I write.

Yum. Those sound so good. Later I will put up my lemon chicken recipe but those sound delicious.

Alright anyone who talks to me or reads my work knows I love food. I talk about it, I write about, and in at least one of my stories I included my recipes for things. So I thought I would ask the group feel like sharing a recipe or two? I'll begin this with one my favorites My Blueberry Buckle recipe. Basically it is blueberry cake and I've cooked it all year using frozen blueberries when fresh are no longer available. Blueberry Buckle Ingredients 3/4 cup white sugar 1/4 cup shortening 1 egg 1/2 cup milk ½ teaspoon of vanilla 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 ½ cups fresh blueberries 1/2 cup white sugar 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 cup butter, softened Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease one 8x8 inch pan. Cream together 3/4 cup sugar, shortening, vanilla, and egg. In a separate bowl mix together 2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir into sugar mixture, alternating with milk. Stir in blueberries. Pour into greased 8x8 inch pan. To make topping: Combine 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and butter. Sprinkle over cake batter. Bake at 375 degree F (190 degrees C) for 25-30 minutes. So there is the first one. Who wants add one of theirs?

Okay I didn't want everyone to think I forgot everything I was working on. I have been writing just so you know. 1) I have the End of the World Anthology story finished. 2) Started work on the Winter Anthology. 3) Wrote what was suppose to be a very short piece for the Anniversary Prompt. Well right now it is about ten pages and still growing so by the time I finish it will either be a long short story, or a short three part tale. Depends on what it is like when I finish and what my beta and editor suggest. 4) I am busy also fixing and rewriting Seeon. When it comes back out it will be vastly different but also allow me to easily go in for a second run on it. 5) I haven't forgotten Jonas. I know there are people who probably would like to slap me upside the head thinking it will never be done. I do apologize, but Jonas was put aside while I dealt with my father's illness. It was literally only today that we got all the results in from his various tests. They found he was bleeding both from the lower stomach and the upper small intestine. He has had what medications he takes altered, including ending his aspirin regiment in an attempt to change how his body handles things. Hopefully he is back on a road to recovery and I can get back to finishing Jonas up. 6) I have special project I was working on which will be completed and put up as well. 7) Yeah, it is Halloween month and am unsure whether I should try to do a scary tale or something just for the holiday. I guess it depends on whether my readers are tired of me and if I can find a little time slide that in. lol. So that is it for now. Hope all is going well for everyone. Been having fun sending out cards and things. Wayne

Did you catch that Regina's magic only worked once Emma took her arm basically giving her the magic back. Mr. Gold still has so many secrets and I wonder exactly what he is planning to ask of Emma yet.

Ah the breakfast chapter. Yeah this was one of those everything on the table sort of chapters. I'm almost afraid to find out how much further along you are.

Uh oh. Why do people always feel they have to read it all in one sitting. Remember to eat and sleep. Trust me, Charlie will still be waiting.

I"m happy you are enjoying Charlie and his friends and family. Always glad to know someone enjoys one of my stories.

Charlie is someone coming into his own. Till now he has more or less just followed what has come his way. Time will show his life to be something rather interesting.

Hmm. I thought I was the one who enjoyed fairy tales, Mr. Grim. Nicely done. Interesting twist you gave the Queen with her son being the White Prince.

Okay so the new season has started and magic is back. What did everyone think of the season opener? I like the new characters being introduced. Seems that Emma might not be done playing savior yet.

I hope your birthday was a blast MJ.

Well that was unexpected. I just look at it as trying to do for others what I hope they will do for me. I enjoy getting mail and keeping in touch. I do my best and that is about all anyone can do. Why add to someone's problems if you can take a few minutes to listen and lighten their load? Besides I have come to care about so many people on here.

Alright I have been absent for awhile. Naturally that means I get to do one of my lists again. Sorry folks. 1) Mark - I see the ups and downs in your comments. Glad to hear you are moving forward no matter how painful that might be. Life isn't stagnant and neither are you. Just remember your animals aren't the only ones who depend on you. 2) Joe - Glad to see you are alive and kicking. A date no less. We might not always be able to touch you in person but know our best wishes are always with you. 3) Yettie - What can I tell you? You keep your chin up. I can relate to so much you are going through. Life is never easy but I am rooting for you. 4) Jo Ann - I wonder if you realize just how much of a smile you can bring to people just by being you? I'm always happy to see you in this thread. 5) Bee - The death of an animal can be as cruel as the death of anyone else. You share your life and your affection with them. Animals are perhaps one of the few creatures on earth that show you how they feel and don't care. I think your mother might need to talk with the doctor. There is a reason he put you on them and if they work together it will be in your best interest. Keep your chin up and don't be worried if you cry, that is only you being human. 6) Henry - For each person life is different. I can respect your comments and the education you gave us all but how each person responds again will be an individual thing. okay off the soap and commentary box. for all who need them. My best as always to all of you. Wayne

Okay, I haven't had time to do things like I would like to. Been more of respond to problems then have time to relax and do what you want. My bright spot has been mail, or it was until today. I am one of those people who enjoys getting mail. A postcard, card, or note can do wonders for me. Just knowing someone took the time to think of me makes me smile. However today I got an email asking me not to send so many postcards and cards. Seems I am a disruption instead of making them happy. Basically then this note goes out to those of you here whose address I have. So I'll ask you now, if I am being a pest and you don't want mail from me just let me know. I'd rather think I was doing something to make you smile then piss you off. Thanks, Wayne

So did you enjoy Mr. Reeds?