Blustery.

Sitting down for a relaxing lunch at one of our favorite local eateries, we noticed the winds really had picked up today and there was a definite chill in the air. Although the sun is out, it’s still sweater weather with a puffer vest, at the least! As bundled up as we are, the minute the door opens, a blast of cold air enters the restaurant and all we can think of consuming is a hearty bowl of piping hot vegetable soup. Luckily, they offer a variety of freshly made soups every day, with French onion being their specialty. Did you know Julia Child’s secret ingredient to her famous French onion soup recipe is 1/2 cup white wine (or dry white vermouth) for 2 quarts of broth and add 3 tablespoons cognac at the end. That’s what knocks it out of the ballpark!

When the winds blow like today, we hope you’re inside somewhere cozy, enjoying a bowl of something warming for your body and soul too!

XO, The Bloom TDL

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