In this episode, Gaelle will make you hungry. She will talk about a special wintery dish, a favorite of hers, called “gratin dauphinois” (and give you the secret recipe in the show notes!). How could you resist the temptation of this simple but delicious dish of potatoes and cream? And what’s even better, the dish is full of interesting historical facts, fee ... Show More
Aug 28
Interview avec Clémence, diététicienne
In this episode, Gaelle interviews Clémence, a French dietitian with her own private practice. With her modern and progressive views on nutrition, Clémence will explain why being slim doesn’t always mean being healthy, and how the table manners you learnt as a child can have a bi ... Show More
25m 9s
Feb 2021
300: Plat du Jour - French Dinners Made Easy w/Susan Herrmann Loomis
France, food, seasonally fresh produce. American expat cookbook author Susan Herrmann Loomis has just released a new cookbook and it is good. Deliciously good. Plat du Jour: French Dinners Made Easy was just released on January 12th, and I excitedly welcomed it into my cookbook l ... Show More
36m 43s
Nov 2024
Thanksgiving With Ina Garten
Leading up to Thanksgiving, we took a trip to the home of Ina Garten, the legendary cookbook author and TV star. For one glorious afternoon, the Barefoot Contessa gave us a master class on the art of hosting. She answered our questions big and small — seating arrangements, whethe ... Show More
29m 36s
Aug 2024
232. Mongolian Cuisine: Simple Flavors, Rich Traditions | モンゴル料理と食文化
In this episode, we dive into the world of Mongolian cuisine, known for its straightforward yet flavorful dishes. From mutton seasoned only with salt to the abundance of dairy products like salty milk tea, learn how the nomadic lifestyle shapes these culinary traditions. I go int ... Show More
13m 2s
Sep 2023
S4E10 Delicious Delicacies, with Nawal Nasrallah
Join Nawal Nasrallah for a delectable dive into the world of Medieval North African cooking. Learn the connection between ostrich eggs and eggplants, how we have been stuffing birds wrong this whole time, and the brilliant historical stories behind these recipes. Listen as Nawal ... Show More
40m 29s
Jun 2019
[Replay] FYW 067 : Why you shouldn’t say “very delicious” in French
What’s wrong with saying “Yum, this is very delicious!” or “Wow, this is very beautiful!” Nothing…in English. However, a literal translation of these expressions -along with a few others- doesn’t work in French. Here’s why.
Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in ... Show More
7m 49s
Mar 2025
Interview | Naz Deravian on how she became the sabzé lady
In this episode, Leyla sits down with Naz Deravian, the wonderful author of the cookbook Bottom of the Pot, to discuss how she started the tradition of growing sabzé for Nowruz (the Perisan new year) along with her international group of followers. Growing sabzé is an integral pa ... Show More
25m 8s
Sep 2024
Cooking up a feast with the best food in video games
Just as it is in the real world, food is a fundamental to many games. It isn't just points, like Pac-Man's cherries, it looks delicious, it sizzles temptingly and it brings people together. Maybe you're Link in Zelda Breath of the Wild - knocking up seafood paella - or Venba, the ... Show More
34m 35s