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How Asparagus Nearly Caused a Diplomatic Incident
Season 1 Episode 18
Can a vegetable create an international incident?
In this episode, Caroline and Emily explore the surprising story of how French president François Ho…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Why French People Don't Eat Charcuterie Like Americans
Season 1 Episode 17
The modern charcuterie board may be beautiful, but it isn't particularly French.
This week, Caroline and Emily unpack the world of French charcuterie,…
4 months, 1 week ago
What Even Is a Bistro?
Season 1 Episode 16
What actually is a bistro, and why does Paris seem to have a different word for every type of restaurant?
In this episode of Fishwives of Paris, Emily…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Lies, Pastry, and Power: The Real Carême
Season 1 Episode 15
In this episode of Fishwives of Paris, Emily and Caroline unpack the real story of Marie-Antoine Carême, the ambitious pastry chef who rose to cook f…
5 months, 1 week ago
The Great (Fake) Potato Heist
Season 1 Episode 14
Potatoes are one of the most iconic ingredients in French cuisine today. But for centuries, the French refused to eat them.
In this episode of Fishwiv…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
More Than Street Tacos
Season 1 Episode 13
Mexican food in France is often treated as cheap street food, but chef Carla Kirsch is challenging that narrative. In this episode of Fishwives of Pa…
6 months ago
My Grandfather Made this Beef Bourguignon in a Barn
Season 1 Episode 12
Is beef bourguignon really a rustic Burgundian peasant dish? Or is it one of France’s greatest culinary PR successes?
In this episode, Emily Monaco an…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Respect the Crêpe
Season 1 Episode 11
Crêpes Are Not Street Food (Mostly)
Crêpes may be one of France’s most iconic foods, but chances are you have been eating them wrong, or at least misu…
7 months ago
Tartiflette: Humble Beginnings or Brilliant Marketing?
Season 1 Episode 10
Tartiflette May Look Like an Old-School Dish, But It’s a Marketing Coup in Disguise
The French are masters of après-ski delicacies like cheesy raclett…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
The Secret Lives of French Mushrooms
Season 1 Episode 9
Mushrooms Are Fun Guys – As Long as They Don’t Kill Ya
If you see Paris mushrooms on a French menu, don't go assuming they've been grown in the French…
8 months ago