Naughty Bites Podcast Season 2: Episode 9: A cultural history of the culinary arts and its influence on French cooking with Richard Bertinet

How is the French culinary culture and identity so unique? Does it live up to the hype? How does bread relate to identity and culture? It is the synthesis of diverse cultural heritages that makes French gastronomy one of the most emblematic expressions of French culture, which encompasses processes from "farm to fork," and of which the culinary arts are only an element?

Richard (known for his easy-to-follow breads and pastries) championed this new French culinary identity in the UK. Richard has codified the globally recognised French baking that is widely celebrated today. His books include regional recipes and cooking advice, a newly established French culinary identity bringing the traditions of the regions together. So strong is this new culinary identity that the culinary world has identified his style of French cooking as being timeless – and delicious. French bread, desserts and pastries and the delicacy of their flavours are among the most noteworthy French cuisine elements that are loved throughout the world today.