"The leaves of brown came tumblin ' down, remember In September in the rain The Sun went down just like a dying ember That September in the rain. To every word of love I heard you whisper The raindrops seem to play a sweet refrain." ~ September in the Rain (Lyrics by Warren & Dubin ) SEPTEMBER RAIN (a gardener's gift) _____________ PEASANT SOUP ~ Simple Saturday night supper ... harvest rich and autumn friendly on a chilly day ___________ 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 cups chopped red or sweet onion 1 1/2 cups chopped (well-washed) leeks 1 cup chopped carrots or sweet potato 4 minced garlic cloves 1 quarts organic chicken broth 1 cup white wine 1 28-oz. can diced Italian tomatoes 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme (1 tsp. dried) 2 bay leaves 1 16 oz. cans rinsed and drained cannellini or garbanzo beans 3 cups baby spinach leaves coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1/2 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese Heat oil in large...
( musings of a 'HO-HUM HOUSEWIFE' )