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...
Episode 12 The Truth About Beef Bourguignon The Real History Behind Beef Bourguignon | France's Most Beloved Dish Explained Boeuf bourguignon is one of France’s most iconic “traditional” dishes, but the cozy countryside story most people associate with it is largely a...
Episode 11 Crêpes vs Galettes Explained Respect the Crêpe: Brittany, Buckwheat, and Why You're Eating Crêpes Wrong 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...
Episode 10 The Truth About Tartiflette The Truth About Tartiflette: Stinky Cheese, Tax Evasion & Ski Resort Marketing Tartiflette may look like ancient French peasant food, but its story is surprisingly modern. In this episode of Fishwives of Paris, Emily and Caroline...
