
Flipping the table on French food mythology and serving the real stories behind your favorite cuisine, with culinary journalist Emily Monaco and wine expert Caroline Fazeli.
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| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 19 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsFoodPlaces & TravelSociety & Culture | |||

In this episode of Fishwives of Paris, we dig into the surprising political power of food, using one very specific (and very French) example: asparagus.
From a real-life diplomatic moment involving former French President François Hollande to centur... more
No one loves a maximalist style American charcuterie board more than we do. The thing is - it's not *actually* what would count as charcuterie here in France. On this week's episode, we are talking about what actually counts as charcuterie in France,... more
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 Monaco and Caroline Fazeli break down one of the most misunderstood concepts in French food cultur... more
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 for diplomats, emperors, and tsars, and helped shape modern French cuisine.
Beyond the dramatized ver... more
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This wonderful podcast features two clever American women who reside in France explaining the history and idiosyncrasies of their expertise…French food and wine … for example, what do you know about baguettes? A perfect amuse bouche before a meal or a fun listen before a trip to France.
Fun, engaging, and informative. I walk away from every episode having learned something new. Highly recommend!
If you enjoy food & France, you’ll enjoy this. Each episode is informative & educational in its own way. It should be a TV show! People including myself would watch!
Emily and Caroline delve fairly deep into the topic du jour with good information and a bit of swagger.
I’ll be visiting France for the first time soon & listening to this podcast is helping me understand their food culture so much more. Yes, we all know the stereotypes but this is really breaking it down. You’re truly doing a service putting this content out there so we can be prepared as tourists!
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A witty, history-driven exploration of French food, culture, and myth-busting. From bistros and classic dishes to cheese, pastries, mushrooms, and wine, episodes blend rigorous research with lively banter, often reframing popular narratives and connecting culinary lore to social and political history. The show stands out for its approachable depth, strong host dynamic, and guests that illuminate both traditional techniques and modern culinary identities in France.
Overall, it's likely to appeal to foodies, travelers, and culture buffs who enjoy factual context, entertaining storytelling, and candid conversations about how myths, marketing, and taste shape what ends up on the table in France.
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