The Terroir Podcast

Aug 25 2022 2
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France is home to thousands of wines, thousands of cheeses, and countless recipes – almost all of which are inextricable from their local terroir. Terroir is a word that links foods, wines, and more to the places they're from and the people who make them. Let culinary journalist Emily Monaco and chef and wine expert Caroline Conner take you through the ins and outs of France's phenomenal regional richness.

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Paris Is a Feast – And the Home of a Mushroom, a Ham, and France's Most Famous Soup

Aug 25 2022 80 mins  
If Ernest Hemingway described Paris as a feast, it's no surprise. While as an urban center, it could seem as though Paris' terroir is defined by the surrounding countryside, Emily and Caroline are here to show you that's not the whole truth. Delve into underground caverns where button mushrooms grow, and explore the now-defunct marketplace that Emile Zola characterized as the city'

Brittany’s Salt-Laced Butter Was Born of a Salt Tax

Aug 18 2022 57 mins  
Brittany boasts some of France's most beautiful coastline, so it's no surprise that it's home to some phenomenal seafood. But this region, which has taken great strides to ensure its independence and uniqueness, is also known for its crêpes, mead, and "white gold" – a flaky sea salt that will blow your mind.Sparking Mead: https://www.heidrunmeadery.comJoin us on Patreon: www.pat

Where Do You Find Beer, Sauerkraut, and More? Hint: It's Not Germany

Aug 11 2022 41 mins  
Alsace has been passed back and forth between France and Germany for centuries, and as a result, it has a wholly unique culture and cuisine. Home to Caroline's favorite wine grape – and another stinky cheese – it's ripe for discovery.Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/parisundergroundradioFind Us OnlineWebsite: www.parisundergroundradio.com/theterroirpodcastFacebook: https://w

Franche Comté is Home to Some of France's Biggest Cheeses and Craziest Wines

Aug 04 2022 43 mins  
France's favorite cheese – and the one it produces the most of – hails from the idyllic Franche-Comté, also home to a unique oxidative wine and... a lot of cows. This week, Caroline and Emily are delving into this haven of great dairy and wine and exploring the contentious coexistence of a cheese that transcends international borders.Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/parisun

Ardèche is Home to Wild Chestnuts, Wild Blueberries, and Wilderness

Jul 29 2022 28 mins  
Ardèche is a little-known paradise outside of France, known for its rugged landscapes and rustic cuisine governed by a reliance on potatoes, wild fruit, and chestnuts. Find out how chestnuts saved local industry following the death of the silk trade and discover some local wines, cheeses, and even ice cream!Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/parisundergroundradioFind Us OnlineWeb

Burgundy’s Dukes Paved the Way for the Kings of Wines and Cheeses

Jul 21 2022 51 mins  
Burgundy may be known for its wine (and wine sauces) but it's also beloved for other flavors including garlic and parsley butter (aka the sauce adorning snails and frogs!), mustard, and some truly funky cheeses. Tune in to find out why Dijon mustard is a misnomer and which cheese Brillat-Savarin thought was the king of all French fromage.Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/parisund

Why Is Burgundy the Fanciest Wine in the World?

Jul 14 2022 58 mins  
Some bottles of Burgundy cost tens of thousands of euros – a contributing factor to one of the most high-profile wine heists in history. Caroline is sharing that tale, while Emily clues listeners into the misnomers behind some of Burgundy's purportedly most famous dishes. (And fangirls over Napoleon. Again.)Charlois cows:https://amazing-animals-planet.com/post/what-are-charolais-

France's Auvergne is Home to 80 Volcanoes, 5 AOP Cheeses, and So Much More

Jul 07 2022 35 mins  
The Auvergne isn't the most-visited area of France, but it really should be: Home not only to the Michelin guide and to 80 dormant volcanoes, the Auvergne boasts a rich, little-known wine tradition, some of the country's most delicious cheeses, and perhaps the only lentil protected by law.Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/parisundergroundradioFind Us OnlineWebsite: www.parisunder

Champagne Isn't All About the Widows: Breaking Champagne Out of the Museum of Its Past

Jun 30 2022 50 mins  
Did you know that most Americans only buy a bottle of sparkling a year? Champagne has something hallowed about it that transcends borders – even the French seem to find it a bit mystifying. To demystify it, then, Emily and Caroline are joined by Christian Holthausen, the Franco-American founder of Westbrook Marketing Partners with over 20 years working in Champagne.@boisechampagn

Is Champagne Really Worth It? All About France's Most Famous Bubbles (Plus Cheese, Sausage, and Pink Biscuits)

Jun 23 2022 56 mins  
Why the heck is Champagne perceived to be so fancy? That's the question on Emily and Caroline's minds this week, as they delve into the nitty gritty of the most famous sparkling wine (and the stinky foods best paired with it). Spoiler alert: the sausage smells like a toilet, and the cheeses smell like gym socks.Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/parisundergroundradioFind Us Online