Send us a text Revisit Pain D'Epice As the festive season arrives, Fabulously Delicious, The French Food Podcast revisits a much-loved solo episode celebrating pain d’épices, one of France’s most iconic winter and Christmas treats. Warmly spiced and deeply aromatic, this traditional loaf is closely associated with Christmas markets, festive tables, and the comforting flavours of the season. This episode is a replay of an earlier favourite, shared especially for listeners who may have missed i...
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Send us a text Revisit Pain D'Epice As the festive season arrives, Fabulously Delicious, The French Food Podcast revisits a much-loved solo episode celebrating pain d’épices, one of France’s most iconic winter and Christmas treats. Warmly spiced and deeply aromatic, this traditional loaf is closely associated with Christmas markets, festive tables, and the comforting flavours of the season. This episode is a replay of an earlier favourite, shared especially for listeners who may have missed i...
Send us a text Revisit Pain D'Epice As the festive season arrives, Fabulously Delicious, The French Food Podcast revisits a much-loved solo episode celebrating pain d’épices, one of France’s most iconic winter and Christmas treats. Warmly spiced and deeply aromatic, this traditional loaf is closely associated with Christmas markets, festive tables, and the comforting flavours of the season. This episode is a replay of an earlier favourite, shared especially for listeners who may have missed i...
Send us a text Revisit Capon with Emily Gaudichon As Christmas approaches, Fabulously Delicious, The French Food Podcast revisits a beautifully seasonal episode all about capon, one of the most traditional centrepieces of the French festive table. This replay is shared especially for listeners who may have missed it the first time — or who would love to rediscover a classic Christmas conversation. In this episode, host Andrew Prior is joined by Emily Gaudichon, widely known as the real Emily ...
Send us a text From Forest to Feast: The Story of French Châtaignes In this deliciously autumnal episode of Fabulously Delicious, we dive deep into the world of châtaignes, France’s beloved chestnuts. From their prickly forest shells to their fragrant, comforting presence in winter markets, châtaignes have long been a symbol of warmth, heritage, and rustic French cooking. But these humble nuts hold far more than nostalgia — they carry centuries of history, culture, and culinary transformation...
Send us a text Revisit A to Z of French Herbs - Black Elder - Sureau Noir Black Elder—Sureau Noir in French—is a plant woven deeply into European history, folklore, and cuisine. In this Revisit Sunday episode, we return to this remarkable shrub to explore its botanical roots, from its Latin name Sambucus nigra to its preference for sunny spots and its striking transformation through the seasons. Once you know its glossy black berries and fragrant ivory flowers, it’s hard not to spot elder eve...
Send us a text La Tour d’Argent: Paris’s Legendary Duck Restaurant Few restaurants in the world can claim the history, mystique, and prestige of La Tour d’Argent, the Parisian institution famous for its iconic pressed duck, breathtaking views over the Seine, and centuries-old legacy. In this episode of Fabulously Delicious, we step inside one of France’s most storied dining rooms to uncover the truth, the legends, and the extraordinary craftsmanship behind this culinary landmark. We explore t...
Send us a text Périgord: The Land of Truffles, Duck, and Autumn Riches Discover the flavours of one of France’s most delicious regions — the Périgord. In this episode of Fabulously Delicious: The French Food Podcast, host Andrew Prior takes you on a mouthwatering journey through the heart of southwest France, where truffles, foie gras, walnuts, and duck reign supreme. From rustic markets to Michelin-starred kitchens, the Périgord is a region where food isn’t just sustenance — it’s a way of li...
Send us a text Revisit A to Z of French Herbs - Bay Leaves - Feuilles de Laurier In this week’s Revisit Sunday episode of Fabulously Delicious: The French Food Podcast, we’re returning to one of the most essential herbs in French cooking — the beautifully aromatic Bay Leaf, or feuille de laurier. Often overlooked yet always present, this humble leaf has been quietly flavouring French soups, stews, and sauces for centuries. Host Andrew Prior takes us back through the history and culinary magic...
Send us a text The Story of Charles Ranhofer Step into the dazzling world of 19th-century haute cuisine with this episode of Fabulously Delicious: The French Food Podcast, as we uncover the extraordinary life of Charles Ranhofer — the French chef who brought elegance, artistry, and refinement to America’s dining scene. Born in Saint-Denis, France, in 1836, Ranhofer rose from a young pastry apprentice in Paris to become the celebrated head chef at Delmonico’s Restaurant in New York City, the m...
Send us a text En Croûte: When the French Wrap Food in Pastry What could be more delightfully French than taking something delicious, wrapping it in buttery pastry, and baking it to golden perfection? In this episode of Fabulously Delicious: The French Food Podcast, we unwrap the story behind one of France’s most elegant and enduring culinary techniques — en croûte. From beef and salmon to vegetables and even cheese, en croûte is the art of encasing food in pastry to create something that’s a...
Send us a text Revisit A to Z of French Herbs - Basil - Basilic Basil, or basilic in French, is one of the world’s most beloved herbs, and in France it holds a particularly fascinating place in culinary history. Often called Herbes Royales — the Royal Herb — basil carries a name rooted in royalty, mythology, and legend. From its beginnings in India to its journey through the Roman Empire and eventual embrace in French cuisine, basil has always been more than just a kitchen staple; it’s ...
Send us a text Wine, Shallots, and Magic: Reductions and Gastrique Sauces in French Cuisine French cuisine is famous for its sauces, and in this final episode of Saucy September, we’re diving into two of the most magical techniques of all: reductions and gastriques. From silky wine sauces to tangy sweet-and-sour glazes, these methods are the secret behind some of France’s most beloved dishes. If you’ve ever wondered how a simple liquid can be transformed into a sauce that makes a dish sing, t...
Send us a text Velvety, Buttery, Tangy: Hollandaise and Béarnaise Uncovered In this Saucy September episode of Fabulously Delicious, The French Food Podcast, we dive into the silky, buttery, tangy world of two of France’s most iconic sauces: Hollandaise and Béarnaise. These classic emulsions have been staples of French cuisine for centuries, gracing everything from delicate vegetables and poached fish to rich, juicy steaks. But beyond their velvety textures and irresistible flavors lies a fas...
Send us a text In this episode of Fabulously Delicious: The French Food Podcast, we continue our Saucy September series by exploring the flavorful world of French daughter sauces, also known as petites sauces. These elegant derivatives take the classic mother sauces and transform them into something entirely new with the addition of wine, cream, herbs, or aromatics. From the creamy richness of Mornay to the tangy elegance of Béarnaise, each daughter sauce has its own story, personality, and p...
Send us a text The Saucier: Master of Sauce in French Cuisine It’s Saucy September on Fabulously Delicious, and what better way to celebrate than by shining the spotlight on one of the most essential roles in the French kitchen — the saucier. In the classical brigade de cuisine, the saucier is more than just a sauce maker. They are the guardian of flavor, the chef responsible for creating the rich stocks, velvety reductions, and iconic sauces that transform French food from delicious to unfor...
Send us a text Revisit A to Z of French Herbs - Anis Vert - Green Anise It’s Revisit Sunday on Fabulously Delicious, the French Food Podcast, and today we’re shining the spotlight once again on Anis Vert — or green anise. This humble but fragrant herb has been seasoning French kitchens, pastries, and drinks for centuries, and it deserves another moment in the spotlight. In this episode, we explore the fascinating history of Anis Vert, from its origins in the Middle East and Mediterranea...
Send us a text Mother Sauces French cuisine is built on tradition, elegance, and above all — sauce. In this episode of Fabulously Delicious: The French Food Podcast, we celebrate Saucy September by diving deep into one of the cornerstones of French gastronomy: the five French mother sauces. From Béchamel to Velouté, Espagnole to Tomato, and finally the golden Hollandaise, these sauces are the foundations on which countless classic and modern recipes are created. Whether you’re a passion...
Send us a text General Overview of French Sauces French sauces are more than just condiments — they’re the heart and soul of French cuisine. In this episode of Fabulously Delicious: The French Food Podcast, we dive into the fascinating world of sauces, exploring how they elevate even the simplest dishes into something extraordinary. From the velvety béchamel in a comforting gratin to the golden hollandaise draped over steamed vegetables, sauces bring richness, brightness, and balance to Frenc...
Send us a text This week on Fabulously Delicious: The French Food Podcast, it’s Revisit Sunday! We’re diving back into the beloved A to Z of French Herbs series to rediscover one of France’s most magical and mysterious plants: Angelica. Known for its unique flavor and rich history, Angelica is more than just an herb — it’s a symbol of tradition, legend, and culinary creativity. From medieval folklore where Angelica was believed to ward off evil spirits, to its role in protecting people during...
Send us a text Bleu d’Auvergne: The Creamy Blue Jewel of Central France In this episode of Fabulously Delicious: The French Food Podcast, we dive into Bleu d’Auvergne: The Creamy Blue Jewel of Central France. Known for its marbled blue veins and velvety texture, this beloved French cheese has been delighting taste buds since the 19th century. From its rustic beginnings on the volcanic highlands of the Massif Central to its celebrated status as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) cheese, B...
Send us a text Joël Robuchon was more than just a chef — he was a culinary icon whose influence reached far beyond France. With over 30 Michelin stars to his name, he was the most decorated chef in history, yet he always championed simplicity, precision, and respect for ingredients. From his famous pommes purée to the innovative Atelier de Joël Robuchon concept, he forever changed the way the world experienced French cuisine. In this episode of Fabulously Delicious: The French Food Podcast, w...
Send us a text Revisit Pain D'Epice As the festive season arrives, Fabulously Delicious, The French Food Podcast revisits a much-loved solo episode celebrating pain d’épices, one of France’s most iconic winter and Christmas treats. Warmly spiced and deeply aromatic, this traditional loaf is closely associated with Christmas markets, festive tables, and the comforting flavours of the season. This episode is a replay of an earlier favourite, shared especially for listeners who may have missed i...
