This Cooking Chat podcast episode features Celine Kimberly of Nouvelle Maison, a French fine-provisions café in Winchester, MA, to talk cheese, Old World–style wines, and effortless pairings.
In this interview with host David Crowley from Cooking Chat, the episode covers:
Childhood food memories from France that inspired her love of markets and seasonal ingredients
Transitioning from a corporate career into running a specialty French food store
What visitors will find inside Nouvelle Maison: cheeses, charcuterie, baked goods, wine, spirits, and more
Focus on small-scale French and local producers, with direct ties to family businesses
Community events like wine and cheese tastings and hands-on classes
Insights into French food culture, quality sourcing, and resources for learning more
Off-the-beaten-path travel ideas in France, from Brittany to the Basque region
