Well, There's Pasta

Well, There's Pasta

Rough Week? French Onion Soup is the Answer

Sweet caramelized onions, rich beef broth and a bubbly Gruyère top. My go-to fix for feel-good comfort food.

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Kimberly Vargo
Oct 09, 2026
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So, how’s the week going for you? Mine has been pretty rough. If I’m being honest, this whole year has been really crappy.

Not to get into too many details (I don’t want to bore you to death), but I’ve had about enough of Google and its updates, AI literally everywhere, neighbor and HOA drama, and just plain exhaustion. Then again, if you really want to know, just ask! I’ll happily tell you all about it. LOL!

When things start weighing on me, I start cooking and baking. It always puts me in a better mood.

One of my absolute favorite comfort food dishes to make is French onion soup. It’s pure comfort in a bowl, and so much easier to make than you might think. The hardest part is trying not to cry while you slice the onions. After that, it’s smooth sailing.

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