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EPISODE · Jan 21, 2025 · 1H 6M

How French Cuisine Took Over the World

from What the Food? · host Miles, Andy and Dom

Season 3 is here, and we’re diving into how French cuisine became the gold standard of fine dining!In our new format, we uncover the rich and often outrageous history behind France’s culinary world dominance.From medieval feasts and royal decadence at Versailles to the invention of the Michelin star and the rise of culinary tourism, we trace the centuries-long journey that elevated French food to the top. Put on your beret, grab a baguette, and join us as we explore the fanciful history of French cuisine and why it's so well regarded today.If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe in your favourite app, leave us a rating, and share it with your mates.Follow our socials at: https://linktr.ee/WhatTheFoodPodcast or if you fancy treating us to a one-off cuppa: www.buymeacoffee.com/whatthefoodTheme music: “Celebration” by Alexander Nakarada. Available for use under the CC BY 4.0 license (www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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