Jan 15
La Nouvelle Calédonie et le nickel
In this episode, Gaelle talks about Nouvelle Calédonie, an archipelago in Oceania, far from mainland France and yet, politically connected to it - a remnant of 19th century colonisation. There, a precious metal is found in abundance: nickel. You will discover why this resource is ... Show More
24m 26s
Jan 1
Biographie de Suzanne Noël
In this episode, Gaelle talks about an incredible French woman, Suzanne Noël. She was the first woman in the world to practice cosmetic surgery - at the beginning of the 20th century. She lived through two world wars and built a strong ethic and amazing techniques, considering pl ... Show More
25m 48s
Dec 11
Interview with Annabelle - la vie en van
In this episode, Gaelle interviews Annabelle, an incredible and inspiring woman, mum of two young girls and traveling all over Europe in her van with her little family. You might never wish for such an adventurous life, but trust me, you want to listen to the great stories Annabe ... Show More
27m 15s
Nov 2024
Thanksgiving With Ina Garten
<p>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, whe ... Show More
29m 36s
Jun 2022
Episode 11 Cuisine & French Conversation (Intermediate to Advanced Level) - Mushroom and Tarragon Pâté - Pâté aux champignons et à l’estragon
If you are pretty diabolical in the kitchen (like myself!) and keen to improve your cooking skills while brushing up on your French, this is the Podcast. My guest Sarah, who is an ex contestant from MasterChef and I will be chatting in FRENCH about her love of COOKING and creatin ... Show More
16m 44s
Aug 2024
232. Mongolian Cuisine: Simple Flavors, Rich Traditions | モンゴル料理と食文化
<p>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 ... 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
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
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