It starts with onions… and ends with magic!

Published about 1 month ago • 1 min read

Bonjour,

Some recipes are more than food, they’re a small act of patience.

This week, I’m spotlighting one of France’s coziest bistro staples: French Onion Soup. Sweet, slow-caramelized onions, a splash of rich broth, and a golden lid of bread and melted cheese. Nothing fancy, just honest, time-honoured comfort.

It takes a little time, yes. But as I always say, good things take time… and they taste better for it.

This Week’s Recipe Spotlight

This recipe isn’t about technique. It’s about slowing down, chopping without rushing, and letting dinner perfume the house while you exhale. You probably have everything you need already, onions, broth, bread, and cheese.

Simple, satisfying, and perfectly French.

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Easy French Onion Soup, a classic you’ll come back to every winter.

→ caramelized onions + broth + cheese = joy in a bowl
→ family-friendly, minimal ingredients, maximum comfort

If you’ve ever thought this dish was “too much work,” try this version, it’s straightforward, authentic, and ridiculously worth the wait.

If the idea of slowing down around food speaks to you...

That’s exactly what I teach inside The Table Reset, my program for parents who want calmer, more connected family meals (without overhauling everything).

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Do you have a food that instantly brings you calm, the way this soup does for me?

Hit reply and tell me; I’d love to feature a few in next week’s note.

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Merci!

Mél

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