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The First Celebrity Chef Was a Liar
Antonin Carême is often considered the first celebrity chef in France, but his story is as carefully constructed as the elaborate pastries he created. In this episode of Fishwives of Paris, Emily Monaco and Caroline Fazeli uncover the real Carême behind the myths, from his self-invented origin story to his work cooking for emperors, diplomats, and tsars. Along the way, they explore how he helped shape modern French cuisine, from codifying sauces to transforming pastry into architectural spectacles, and why his legacy is far more influential and complicated than the dramatic portrayals on screen.
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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!...
Yves Cuilleron Builds an AOC from France’s Forgotten Vines
In the third episode, legendary winemaker Yves Cuilleron joins Fishwives of Paris to reveal how a forgotten Rhône vineyard became France’s next AOC. Learn how French wine laws, terroir, and history shape the Northern Rhône wine we love - from Condrieu to Vins de...
Camembert Explained
Explore the origins, production, and tradition of Camembert cheese — a true symbol of French craftsmanship and culinary heritage
Is there a Baguette in Your Pants? Myth Busting the History of the French Baguette
Uncover the history and craft behind the French baguette, from its iconic shape to the 1993 bread decree that made it a national symbol.
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Fishwives of Paris is flipping the table on French food mythology and serving the real stories behind your favorite cuisine.
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