"Every gardener knows that under the cloak of winter lies a miracle ... a seed waiting to sprout, a bulb opening to the light, a bud straining to unfurl. And the anticipation nurtures our dream." - Barbara Winkler ~ Quilled Daisy Mum _____ CABBAGE BISQUE "The underrated cabbage is transformed into a fresh, nutty and creamy bisque. Serve with a salad of field greens with cranberry mustard vinaigrette and crusty french bread." ~ adapted from The Northwoods Table ____ 1/2 lb. sweet butter 1/2 cup minced onion 1 lb. finely shredded cabbage (commercially prepared cabbage cole slaw mix works very well) 3 Tbsp. sweet butter 1/4 cup flour 2 quarts organic chicken stock (or vegetable stock) 2 cup heavy cream 1 tsp. nutmeg In a 4-quart stockpot, melt butter and saute onion and carrot for 3-5 minutes (do not allow to brown ). Add cabbage and mix thoroughly. Saute over low heat for 5 minutes In a 1-quart saucepan, melt 3 Tbsp. sweet butter. add 1/4 cup flour and whisk c...
( musings of a 'HO-HUM HOUSEWIFE' )