Episode 19 Restaurants with Allison Zinder The Strange History of the Restaurant in Paris The Invention of Restaurants with Allison Zinder: How Paris Created Eating Out In this episode of Fishwives of Paris, Emily and Caroline sit down with gastronomy guide and chef...
Episode 18 Asparagus The Strange Politics of Asparagus Why does what politicians eat matter so much? In this episode of Fishwives of Paris, we dig into the surprising political power of food, using one very specific (and very French) example: asparagus. From a...
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...
