Fishwives of Paris

The Bûche de Noël and French Christmas Episode It’s no surprise, in structure-loving France, that the menu for Christmas dinner is pretty much set in stone – or should we say, petrified in wood? After a veritable eating frenzy of oysters, foie gras, roasted capon, and more truffle-studded cheese than any accountant (or cardiologist) would recommend, on December 24th, most French people feast on a cake shaped into a log, complete with meringue mushrooms and chocolate bark. And before you go trying to link the Yule log to a manger, know that the bûche de Noël has got nothing to do with the birth of Jesus.Tune in to discover:How and why France co-opted a pagan tradition to turn it into a pastry marvelWhy we have the English to thank for making bûche de Noël an approachable home bakeJust some of the most out-there bûches on offer from celebrity pastry chefsWhy most French people deviate from tradition with a newer version of a bûche that’s easier, cheaper, and a whole lot lighterCheck out our Instagram to see photos of Caroline's Caga Tio creation from the episode @fishwivesofparisWe collaborated with Lucy Vanel of PLUM Lyon for a gorgeous meringue mushroom recipe which you can find on our episode webpage: https://www.fishwivesofparis.com/episodes/s1/the-buche-de-noel-episode/Hosted by Lyon-based sommelier Caroline Fazeli & Paris-based food journalist Emily Monaco.Follow us on Instagram: @fishwivesofparisWe are currently seeking partnerships. If that’s you, get in touch: [email protected] are now proud partners of Goget Watch full episodes in 4k on YoutubeFollow us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and join our Facebook group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Episode Where we Party Poop on ChampagneDom Pérignon’s French Wikipedia page claims he invented Champagne – but the truth is way cooler than that. The world’s best-known sparkling wine has roots in English cider-making and has a host of intrepid local widows to thank for its deliciousness, not to mention its renown.Tune in to learn:How Champagne accidentally became one of the most lauded wines in the worldWhich glassware to choose and whyWhat the heck Dom Pérignon actually did to give him such a reputationHosted by Lyon-based sommelier Caroline Fazeli & Paris-based food journalist Emily Monaco.Follow us on Instagram: @fishwivesofparisWe are currently seeking partnerships. If that’s you, get in touch: [email protected] full episodes in 4k on YoutubeFollow us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and join our Facebook group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CEO Apollonia Poilâne on how Poilâne defied baguette trends, inspired Dalí, and threads a century of history into each loafWatch full episodes in 4k on YoutubeFollow us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and join our Facebook group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every third Thursday of November, French bartenders across the hexagon pull millions of corks, unleashing aromas of banana Runts and regret: it’s time for Beaujolais Nouveau, a wine whose release date is literally written into law, and whose marketing has included everything from Japanese Beaujolais baths to hot-air-balloon deliveries.Beaujolais Nouveau has a surprisingly deep history, rooted in the 14th-century banishment of the Gamay grape from bougier Burgundy. Once dismissed as a gimmick, this glou-glou (gluggable) red has evolved and Caroline and Emily are here to defend its honor.🎙️ Tune in to learn: • The story of the man who made Beaujolais Nouveau a 1970s global phenomenon • The winemaking technique that makes Beaujolais uniquely drinkable young • Why you might be wrong about not aging Beaujolais Nouveau • And whether pairing it with Thanksgiving dinner is genius… or just a marketing myth🎧 Fishwives of Paris — where French food myths go to die. Hosted by Lyon-based sommelier Caroline Fazeli and Paris-based food journalist Emily Monaco.Follow us on Instagram: @fishwivesofparisWe are now proud Goguette affiliates. 💌Want to partner with us? We’d love to talk to you about press and sponsorship opportunities here: [email protected] full episodes in 4k on YoutubeFollow us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and join our Facebook group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Forget bacon and eggs, in France, breakfast doesn’t even come on a plate. 🥐☕️Instead, it’s all about the bowl, a ritual shaped by global trade, 17th-century aristocrats, and a serious caffeine habit.Tune in to learn:Why the French word for lunch, déjeuner, actually means breakfastThe FWOP's take on bacon and brunch in FranceHow three caffeinated plants from three corners of the world: coffee, tea, and chocolate changed French mornings foreverWhat French people actually eat for breakfast (spoiler: it’s not croissants 🫣)Plus: Caroline and Emily spill their favorite breakfast spots in Paris (5 Pailles) and Lyon (Odessa and Le Déjeuneur).🎧 Fishwives of Paris — where French food myths go to die (and breakfast gets a reality check).Hosted by Lyon-based sommelier Caroline Fazeli & Paris-based food journalist Emily Monaco.Follow us on Instagram: @fishwivesofparisWe are currently seeking partnerships. If that’s you, get in touch: [email protected] full episodes in 4k on YoutubeFollow us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and join our Facebook group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.