French Onion Soup with Comté

If there is one food/lifestyle blog that truly takes me to a magical place it is Manger, written by Mimi Thorrison in Médoc, France.  I have been an avid reader, follower and practically a student, by doing research for French inspired recipes and for her sites stunning photography shot by her husband.  I cannot wait for her cookbook to be released next year.  She was recently featured in the October issue of Bon Appetit and they summed it up her life perfectly stating that 'someone stole your fantasy life' or mine at least.  I love how she portrays the French countryside and creates wholesome meals for her growing family.  In the issue, she shares quite a few recipes including a recipe for French Onion Soup with Comté that I decided to make a recent brisk Sunday.  This soup is a labor of love, not in the amount of work that actually goes into it, but allowing for the few simple ingredients to meld together takes time and allows patience.  But when it is done, it is done - this breath is so rich and decadent making for a perfect base for the softened onions and the nuttiness of the Comté cheese.  Continue for more...

*Photography and Styling by Alison