Anniversary Episode - Celebrating Five Fabulous Years

Anniversary Episode - Celebrating Five Fabulous YearsFive years ago, Fabulously Delicious: The French Food Podcast was born out of a simple but passionate belief — that French food is one of the greatest love stories ever told, and that every dish, every ingredient, and every chef has a story worth sharing. In this very special anniversary episode, your host Andrew Prior takes a moment to step back from the kitchen and reflect on the incredible journey that has brought us here, from that very first episode exploring the delicious difference between a macaron, a macaroon, and Macron, to six seasons of culinary adventures across the length and breadth of France.Over five fabulous years, Fabulously Delicious has been graced by some truly extraordinary guests. Gabriel Gaté, the beloved French-Australian chef and television presenter who brought French cooking into Australian living rooms for fifteen years via his legendary Tour de France gourmet segments. Will Studd, the Cheese Authority, documentary maker and one of the world's great champions of raw milk cheese. Bruno, host of the Great Canadian Bake Off and proud son of Clermont-Ferrand, who opened a window into the honest, down-to-earth food of the Auvergne. Molly Wilkinson, the American pastry chef living in France, whose insights into Le Cordon Bleu and the art of French patisserie were a genuine joy. And Katie Quinn, whose knowledge and infectious enthusiasm for French bread — from the laws of the baguette tradition to the hierarchy of the boulangerie — reminded Andrew exactly why he started making the show in the first place.But this episode is about more than looking back. It's a celebration of the community of Francophiles, foodies, home cooks, and dreamers who have made Fabulously Delicious what it is today — listeners who have trusted Andrew to spend half an hour exploring a single cheese or a single chef in greater depth than most food podcasts would dare. Andrew also looks ahead to two very exciting announcements: the return of his immersive French food tours, and the podcast's very first live episode, to be recorded at the Alliance Française in Manchester.As Fabulously Delicious steps into its sixth year, one thing is clearer than ever: five years of French food culture has taught Andrew that the subject is genuinely inexhaustible. Every answer leads to three more questions. Every episode opens a door. More regional deep dives, more chef stories, more cheese, and more of the unexpected corners of French food culture that nobody else is covering — the next five years are going to be absolutely fabulous. Whatever you do, do it fabulously.My book Paris: A Fabulous Food Guide to the World’s Most Delicious City is your ultimate companion. This is a new 2026 update for the book and you’ll find hand-picked recommendations for the best boulangeries, patisseries, wine bars, cafés, and restaurants that truly capture the flavor of Paris. You can order it online at ⁠andrewpriorfabulously.com⁠ For those who want to take things further, why not come cook with me here in Montmorillon, in the heart of France’s Vienne region? Combine hands-on French cooking classes with exploring charming markets, tasting regional specialties, and soaking up the slow, beautiful pace of French countryside life. Find all the details at ⁠andrewpriorfabulously.com⁠You can help keep the show thriving by becoming a paid subscriber on substack where you'll also get fabulous extra content. Every contribution makes a huge difference. Join here at ⁠Substack ⁠Merci beaucoup!⁠Newsletter⁠ ⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Website ⁠#FrenchFoodPodcast #FabulouslyDelicious #foodpodcast