Waiting for rain [Updated]

Saturday evening was overcast and cool. I had a big bowl of onions that were starting to go soft, so I sliced them thick, pulled out my cast-iron Dutch oven and set them to cook over gentle heat. A trip to my favorite music store, Fingerprints, had turned up CDs by my old friends the Flatlanders and Terry Allen and one from the new-to-me Avett Brothers (thanks, Kit and Amy!).

[Updated 10:01 a.m. 10/18/10: An earlier version of this post misspelled the name of the Avett Brothers as Avette.]

The onions cooked and the music played. When the music was done, there was "Wallander" on the DVR. When "Wallander" was done, there was a Lakers game. I think they’re looking good.

Finally, just about halftime, a rich, warm smell announced that the onions were done. Now I’ve got a container of them waiting in the fridge for when I need them. I’m thinking maybe goat cheese pizza or a grilled cheese sandwich. Or maybe I’ll just add them to a soup or a stew. It certainly feels like fall.

— Russ Parsons

Photos: Russ Parsons / Los Angeles Times

Comments

[Russ Parsons]

Hey Jeff, never be afraid to ask a question. You'll need a couple of tablespoons of oil. Here is the complete recipe:
http://www.latimes.com/features/la-fo-calcookrec21a-2009jan21,0,4131100.story

And Alex, thanks. Stupid mistake. whatever. they're great.

[Jeff]

As a cooking idiot, I have a question: you set them on gentle heat, but did you add oil or any other ingredients, or just let the sweat and heat cook themselves?

[cheap clothing]

Thanks for such a great post and the review, I am totally impressed! Keep stuff like this coming.

[Joanne]

I remembered this recipe last week and bought a bag of onions at Costco, which is still sitting in my kitchen due to lack of time. Today actually would've been a perfect day to make it.

[Alex]

Avett, not Avette. Go check out Emotionalism.