The Real Fishwives of Paris
The Real Fishwives of Paris
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The podcast explores themes around French food traditions, wine education, and culinary history, with specific episodes diving into topics such as the real stories behind baguettes, the cultural significance of Bordeaux, and Lyon's unique gastronomy, all while debunking myths and adding bold storytelling.
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.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 capital – these days, about 70% are actually grown in China. Their name is a reference, not to their provenance, but to their roots: Paris mushrooms first gained acclaim in the gardens of the palace of Versailles before their culture moved to the underground caverns of the Catacombs.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- The role French pharmacies play in foraging for mushrooms
- Why the French word for mushrooms might make you pause
- Why foraging in France is treated as sacred — and tightly guarded
- The unsuspecting relationship between mushrooms and the catacombs of Paris
- How the Loire Valley incorporates tourism into mushroom production
- Why French shoppers fiercely prioritize hyper-local produce
- How the French prepare mushrooms, including our favorite spot to enjoy them stuffed with snails, garlic, and butter
Places, people & references mentioned:
- La Cave des Roches – A historic mushroom farm in the Loire Valley that now relies on tourism to survive economically challenging times
- Bruno Zamblera – A grower who still cultivates mushrooms underground, continuing a nearly lost tradition
- Café de Musée – Where Escargots à la Bourguignonne are reimagined using mushroom caps instead of snails (Emily’s favorite)
Mushroom dishes & recipes discussed:
- Duxelles – Finely chopped mushrooms cooked down with shallots and herbs
- Sauce à la Forestière – A classic mushroom-forward French sauce
This episode is a journey through tunnels, traditions, and taboos — revealing how something as humble as a mushroom can tell the story of Paris, French food culture, and what it means to eat locally in a globalized world.
Hosted by Lyon-based sommelier Caroline Fazeli & Paris-based food journalist Emily Monaco.
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