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Lowkey, Christmas is Pagan AF
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- Fishwives of Paris
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- Dec 23, 2025
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- 1513
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Summary
The Bûche de Noël and French Christmas Episode It’s no surprise, in structure-loving France, that the menu for Christmas dinner is pretty much set in stone – or should we say, petrified in wood? After a veritable eating frenzy of oysters, foie gras, roasted capon, and more truffle-studded cheese than any accountant (or cardiologist) would recommend, on December 24th, most French people feast on a cake shaped into a log, complete with meringue mushrooms and chocolate bark. And before you go trying to link the Yule log to a manger, know that the bûche de Noël has got nothing to do with the birth of Jesus. Tune in to discover: How and why France co-opted a pagan tradition to turn it into a pastry marvel Why we have the English to thank for making bûche de Noël an approachable home bake Just some of the most out-there bûches on offer from celebrity pastry chefs Why most French people deviate from tradition with a newer version of a bûche that’s easier, cheaper, and a whole lot lighter Check out our Instagram to see photos of Caroline's Caga Tio creation from the episode @fishwivesofparis We collaborated with Lucy Vanel of PLUM Lyon for a gorgeous meringue mushroom recipe which you can find on our episode webpage: https://www.fishwivesofparis.com/episodes/s1/the-buche-de-noel-episode/ Hosted by Lyon-based sommelier Caroline Fazeli & Paris-based food journalist Emily Monaco. Follow us on Instagram: @fishwivesofparis We are currently seeking partnerships. If that’s you, get in touch: [email protected] We are now proud partners of Goget Watch full episodes in 4k on Youtube Follow us on Instagram , TikTok , Facebook , and join our Facebook group . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.