Potatoes are one of the most iconic ingredients in French cuisine today. But for centuries, the French refused to eat…
August 1944. The summer heat in eastern France was a physical weight, smelling of ripening grapes and the metallic tang…
In the 17th century, Champagne had a problem. The bottles kept exploding. Winemakers called it “the devil’s wine.” Entire cellars…
Discover France like never before! From 1,200 types of cheese to 49 UNESCO World Heritage sites, explore the country that…
Beef bourguignon might be the most famous “classic” French dish in the world, but its real history is way messier…
In the late 1600s, a French monk was desperately trying to fix a problem with wine that kept exploding in…
Is Mardi Gras the real crêpe holiday? Not in France. In this short, we explain La Chandeleur (Candlemas), France’s official…
Get ready — in this episode, the Fishwives are going to burst your bubble around some long-held beliefs about Champagne.…
In this clip Caroline Fazeli breaks down why Beaujolais Nouveau lost its reputation after years of global hype. From overproduction…
Beaujolais Nouveau was born out of necessity — after WWII, France faced a wine shortage, so in 1951 producers were…
Beaujolais Nouveau has a bad reputation, but does it really deserve it? 🍷 In this episode, Caroline and Emily break…
How Did Royal Banquets Shape Regional French Cuisine History? Have you ever wondered how royal traditions have influenced the culinary…