Episode 17 You're Doing Charcuterie Boards Wrong (Here's Why) Charcuterie: What It Is and What It Isn't This episode dives into the real meaning of charcuterie, one of the most misunderstood categories in French cuisine. While modern “charcuterie boards” are often...
Episode 16 What Even Is A Bistro Bistros in Paris This episode dives into the real story behind the Parisian bistro, one of the most misunderstood concepts in French dining. While many believe bistros were created by Russian soldiers shouting “bystro,” the truth lies...
Episode 15 Careme Carême This episode dives into the larger-than-life story of Antonin Carême, the ambitious pastry chef who rose to prominence in post-Revolutionary France and helped shape the foundations of modern French cuisine. From cooking for powerful political...
Episode 14 The Great (Fake) Potato Heist The Great (Fake) Potato Heist That Changed French Food Forever This episode dives into the surprising history of how potatoes became a staple of French cuisine, including the legendary staged “potato heist” that helped convince...
Episode 13 Mexican Food in France: More than Street Tacos What France Gets Wrong About Mexican Food | Chef Carla Kirsch Talks Reality Behind the Plate Mexican food in France is often perceived as cheap street food, but chef Carla Kirsch is working to change that. In...
