Onion pie and another hobby

Tonight, I made what is sure to become a holiday tradition around here:

Onion Pie with Bacon, Lavender, and Blue Cheese.

You read that right. Nearly every single one of my favorite flavors, all in one delicious package.

I did not take pictures of the cooking process. You are lucky you got a picture of an uneaten piece (well, that’s a lie – I took a big taste out of the other side of this slice). The reason?

In order to bake this thing, you first have to produce 2 cups of caramelized onions (this meant cooking down 5 onions). You also need to cook up four slices of bacon (I used 5). By this point, the house smelled so good I had to open a window to keep from losing my mind. I suggest you don’t make it while hungry.

Long story short, it’s sort of like a quiche, but really, it’s more like a giant plate of caramelized onions, bacon, blue cheese and lavender held together by just a minimum of egg and milk. I could eat this every day. D even had seconds!

Things I might do differently next time? Instead of caramelizing the onions the usual way (with a little sugar and butter in a frying pan), I think I’m going to brush them with olive oil and oven-roast them. Anything else? Nah, it’s perfect.

Look for it at our holiday party in tartlet form, guys. F’reals.

What else?

I’ve had this red yarn sitting around my house for ages. I loved it in the skein, but it just never seemed to make its way into a project. Until now! I spotted this hat (ravelry here).

Unfortunately, it’s a crochet pattern, and I knit. What to do?

I’m teaching myself to crochet during Ada’s naps. Here’s the progress on the hat so far; I think it’s going to be the brim of the hat.

She loves to sleep on my lap, and nowhere else. Am I committing some terrible crime by allowing this to continue? Maybe, but she’ll only be little enough to sleep like that for a few more months. In the meantime, I’m perfectly happy to snuggle in and make her some cute winterwear. Only two more days to go before we hit that cold weather!!

Oh, and lest I forget:

Things to be thankful for today?

Ada’s Great Grandmother has chosen the nickname Gigi (from GG – short for Great Grandma). It’s so cute I could die. I’m a huge fan of adorable grandparent nicknames. Hear that, Jupa?

My little brother, who is not so little anymore. I called him tonight, and he answered the phone by telling me what kind of pizza he’d like. Then he asked me how I am at driving in the snow.

SNOW! Oh, I hope I get to see you, snow. I’ve missed you, old friend.