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Beef Bourguignon
In this episode of Fishwives of Paris, Emily and Caroline unpack the biggest myths surrounding the history of boeuf bourguignon, the famous French beef stew so often treated as sacred Burgundy cuisine. From the misconception that it must be made with expensive Burgundy wine to the assumption that the dish itself originated in Burgundy, they explain how “à la bourguignonne” is really a broad culinary term for preparations involving red wine or a parsley-garlic base, and why home cooks across France have always used whatever decent, affordable wine they had on hand. Along the way, they trace how this so-called regional classic became a Parisian staple, revealing how marketing, restaurant culture, and modern food media helped turn a practical, everyday stew into a symbol of French culinary tradition.
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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...
Apollonia Poilâne
Apollonia Poilâne discusses the history of her family’s iconic bakery in Paris and how the same miche has fed generations since 1932
Beaujolais Nouveau Has Arrived
Beaujolais Nouveau explained: the history, the hype, and why this “ferment fast, die young” wine deserves redemption.
French Breakfast
In Episode 4 of Fishwives of Paris, Caroline and Emily talk about French breakfast. Discover how coffee, tea, and chocolate shaped French breakfast and culture in this episode of Fishwives of Paris. Stick around for the Fishwives' hot takes on French bacon and brunch!...
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