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Carême
Learn how Antonin Carême, the first celebrity chef in France, influenced French cuisine, pastry, and fine dining. This episode explores his role in creating classic desserts like éclairs and croquembouche, defining mother sauces, shaping chef culture, and debunking myths from the Apple TV series Carême.
The History of the Potato in France
Potatoes are now a staple of French cuisine, but for centuries the French refused to eat them. In this episode of Fishwives of Paris, Emily Monaco and Caroline Fazeli uncover the bizarre story of Antoine-Augustin Parmentier, the staged potato heist at Versailles, and the marketing campaign that convinced France to embrace the potato.
Mexican Cuisine in France
Mexican food in France is often treated as cheap street food, but chef Carla Kirsch is challenging that perception. In this episode, we explore Mexican fine dining in Lyon, the cultural bias around cuisine and pricing, and what it takes to bring Mexican gastronomy into the French food world. From masa made in France to the origins of vanilla and chocolate, this conversation reshapes how we think about Mexican cuisine in Europe.
Beef Bourguignon
Boeuf bourguignon is one of France’s most iconic “traditional” dishes, but the cozy countryside story most people associate with it is largely a myth. In this episode of Fishwives of Paris, Emily Monaco and Caroline Fazeli break down the biggest misconceptions...
Crêpes Vs Galettes
Crêpes are one of France’s most iconic foods, but if you are eating them as street food, you may be getting them wrong. In this episode of Fishwives of Paris, Emily and Caroline break down the biggest myths surrounding crêpes, explain the real difference between sweet...
Ready, Set, Tartiflette
Tartiflette may look like ancient French peasant food, but its story is surprisingly modern. In this episode of Fishwives of Paris, Emily and Caroline explore how this ultra-comforting Alpine dish, made with potatoes, onions, bacon, cream, and melted Reblochon,...
The Secret Lives of Frech Mushrooms
From the Catacombs of Paris to foraging in the French countryside, this episode uncovers the hidden history of mushrooms in France — exploring underground farming, foraging taboos, and why eating local still matters in a global food system.
The Bûche de Noël Episode
The Bûche de Noël is part dessert, part design object, part Christmas flex. In this episode, we cut through the sugar and get to the real origins of the Christmas log.
Champagne
In this episode, the Fishwives crack open the world of Champagne, not the glossy legend, but the messy, fascinating truth behind France’s most iconic bubbles. They dive straight into the myths people love to repeat, beginning with the famous claim that Dom Pérignon...
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