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French Cuisine
Baguette
Mushrooms
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Paris Catacombs
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Industrial Revolution
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Loire Valley
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Burgundy
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Bread As a Cultural Symbol

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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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

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 Fishwives of Paris, Emily Monaco and Caroline Fazeli uncover the strange and fascinating story of how the ... more

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 Paris, we sit down with the Mexican-born, French-trained chef behind Alebrije in Lyon to talk about bri... more

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Recent Guests

Carla Kirsch
Chef and restaurateur in Lyon (Alebrije and Milpa)
Alebrije, Milpa
Episode: More Than Street Tacos
Apollonia Poilâne
A baker and the head of Poilâne bakery in Paris.
Poilâne
Episode: Bread is Life
Yves Cuilleron
Legendary winemaker from the Northern Rhône, known for his efforts in creating the Seyssuel Appalachian and reviving traditional winemaking practices.
Episode: Red Tape & Red Wine: Yves Cuilleron Builds an AOC

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Emily Monaco
Culinary journalist and host with a focus on food history and French cuisine.
Caroline Fazeli
Wine expert and co-host, bringing wine strategy, regional knowledge, and gastronomy insight.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 49 ratings
  • Merveilleux

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Favorites 2
    United States8 days ago
  • Fun and informative

    Fun, engaging, and informative. I walk away from every episode having learned something new. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mary!17
    Germany8 days ago
  • Educational & entertaining

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dlmb123
    United States3 months ago
  • Informative and fun

    Emily and Caroline delve fairly deep into the topic du jour with good information and a bit of swagger.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    etherdog
    United States4 months ago
  • Insightful

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    E Beinke
    United States5 months ago

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Listeners feel more prepared for travel thanks to cultural context.
Hosts' banter makes deep dives approachable and fun.
Bringing history to current culinary conversations resonates with fans.
Educational & entertaining insights keep topics fresh and engaging.

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#43
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#208
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#31
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#166
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#175
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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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Fishwives of Paris launched 10 months ago and published 17 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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