Fabulously Delicious: The French Food Podcast

Fabulously Delicious: The French Food Podcast

Andrew Prior

271 - The Story of Louis Diat: The French Chef Who Invented Vichyssoise in New York

Fabulously Delicious: The French Food Podcast is your ultimate guide to the world of French cuisine, culture, and culinary history — served with a generous helping of storytelling and fun.


Ever wondered what really sets a macaron apart from a macaroon (and even Macron)? Why the croissant has its iconic crescent shape? Or whether a true boeuf bourguignon must be made with Burgundy wine? Curious about the legendary chefs who shaped French gastronomy, or the influential “Mères Lyonnaises” who changed the course of culinary history?


Join host Andrew Prior — a passionate Francophile and food lover — as he dives into everything that makes French food so fabulously delicious. From iconic dishes and regional specialties to artisan ingredients, culinary traditions, and the fascinating stories behind France’s greatest chefs, this podcast brings French gastronomy to life.


Whether you're a foodie, a Francophile, a home cook, or simply dreaming of your next trip to France, Fabulously Delicious: The French Food Podcast will transport you straight to the heart of French cuisine.

271 - The Story of Louis Diat: The French Chef Who Invented Vichyssoise in New York
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Fabulously Delicious: The French Food Podcast is your ultimate guide to the world of French cuisine, culture, and culinary history — served with a generous helping of storytelling and fun.


Ever wondered what really sets a macaron apart from a macaroon (and even Macron)? Why the croissant has its iconic crescent shape? Or whether a true boeuf bourguignon must be made with Burgundy wine? Curious about the legendary chefs who shaped French gastronomy, or the influential “Mères Lyonnaises” who changed the course of culinary history?


Join host Andrew Prior — a passionate Francophile and food lover — as he dives into everything that makes French food so fabulously delicious. From iconic dishes and regional specialties to artisan ingredients, culinary traditions, and the fascinating stories behind France’s greatest chefs, this podcast brings French gastronomy to life.


Whether you're a foodie, a Francophile, a home cook, or simply dreaming of your next trip to France, Fabulously Delicious: The French Food Podcast will transport you straight to the heart of French cuisine.

Episodes

271-

The Story of Louis Diat: The French Chef Who Invented Vichyssoise in New York

Tue, 05 May 2026
270-

Brie de Meaux: The King of Cheeses — History, How It's Made and How to Eat It

Thu, 30 Apr 2026
269-

French Food News — April 2026: Pernod Ricard, Roland-Garros, the Roux Scholarship and the World Stuffed Cabbage Championship

Tue, 28 Apr 2026
268-

The Story of Roger Vergé: The Chef Who Brought Sunshine to French Cuisine

Thu, 23 Apr 2026
267-

The Story of Fabulous French Chefs Part Four: Vatel, Carême, Soyer, Dubois and Oliver

Thu, 16 Apr 2026