Cheddar Ale Soup – Delicious
Found a great soup recipe the other day. Though it took about 4 hours to make – well worth it!!

Vermont Cheddar Ale Soup
• 1 garlic bulb, roasted
• 1 sweet onion, chopped & caramelized
• 1 red pepper, diced 1/4 inch pieces
• 1 carrot, peeled and diced 1/4 inch pieces
• 2 shallots thinly chopped
• 2 qt vegetable stock
• 1 pint heavy cream
• 2 pounds Grafton Cheddar, shredded
• 22 oz McNeill’s Firehouse Ale
• 3 large Yukon gold potatoes, diced 1/2 inch pieces
• 1/4 pound unsalted butter
• Extra virgin olive oil
1. Saute shallots, peppers, and carrots until soft in 2 T olive oil and 1 T butter.
2. Add bottle of beer and simmer 5 minutes.
3. Add caramelized onions, potatoes, stock and remaining butter.
4. Simmer until potatoes are tender, then turn off flame.
5. Add cream, roasted garlic and cheddar slowly with whisk.
6. Puree in blender.
7. Add salt & pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh chives and croutons.
Yields 1 gallon.
Janine & Anthony – Newlyweds
Janine and Anthony were wed at Pats Peak, NH on September 6th, 2009. This was a special wedding because Janine and Anthony are really great friends of Val and I. Val was even part of the wedding party! Congrats!!












October 7, 2009 - 10:33 am - What an awesome spot for a wedding, beautiful setting and location! Awesome photos, great color!
Foliage is now is Season
I went out today to see if I can capture some great foliage photos. Though the light was a little dark, I think I snapped a great one!

In the News – VHJA Finals results in a very happy wife
September 24, 2009 - 10:37 pm - Looks like Jenny is posing for that picture. Everyone looks great!
Caitlin – Senior Session
I photographed Caitlin at her horse farm (Freedom Farm in Jericho) for her senior photos. I have known Caitlin for years as I have photographed her many times at local 4-H shows.




































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