A Search For French Copper Inspired This Wine Expert to Explore The Paris Food Circuit

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Meet Michelle Chen (@legallywined). She is an ex-lawyer turned wine connoisseur whose hobby has taken her to some of the most exotic places in the world. Her travels have inspired her interior design skills and taste for the finer things — she doesn't just purchase any ol' item for her kitchen. So when she came across this lustrous French copper saucepan at HomeGoods, she was mentally transported to France, where she found connections to French culture and their culinary heritage.  Watch as Michelle Chen, inspired by her copper saucepan from HomeGoods, embarks on a whirlwind culinary adventure through Paris.  Inspired by Michelle and her Parisian culinary journey? Discover her Paris itinerary on Thrillist. This video "A Search For French Copper Inspired This Wine Expert to Explore The Paris Food Circuit", first appeared on http://thrillist.com.

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00:00 (upbeat music)

00:02 If you're wondering how I ended up

00:06 in this 500-year-old Parisian wine cellar,

00:09 I can explain.

00:10 Trying local cuisine around the world

00:15 inspired me to do more cooking for myself.

00:17 But my kitchenware was ready for an upgrade.

00:23 So I went to HomeGoods for some culinary inspiration.

00:26 Wow, everything here's from Europe.

00:28 Ooh, these are from Italy.

00:30 At this price, I'll take the whole set.

00:34 And that's when I spotted this beautiful copper saucepan.

00:39 It was perfect.

00:40 And at an amazing price.

00:43 How could I not get it?

00:45 Made in France.

00:48 Then it hit me.

00:48 I saw visions of French cuisine,

00:52 wine tasting, artisanal shops.

00:55 Okay, maybe one more trip first.

00:57 (upbeat music)

01:00 I had been to Paris before,

01:14 but this time I really wanted to find my own connection

01:17 with the city and its food.

01:19 I wanted to explore the city's culinary roots

01:22 and see where my inspiration could take me.

01:25 (upbeat music)

01:27 I started by reintroducing myself to French cuisine.

01:30 What makes this special?

01:31 And the culinary standard across the world.

01:33 (speaking in foreign language)

01:37 I've been trying to cook more

01:57 and I recently got this copper saucepan

01:59 similar to the one you have.

02:01 So I'm very curious, what makes copper so special

02:03 in the kitchen?

02:04 (speaking in foreign language)

02:08 - Bon appétit.

02:21 - Merci.

02:22 (upbeat music)

02:24 (spoon clinking)

02:27 Now to experience the French wine scene.

02:39 (speaking in foreign language)

02:44 - Thank you so much for having me here.

02:47 Can you tell me a little bit about this place?

02:49 (speaking in foreign language)

02:54 (speaking in foreign language)

02:58 - This is a very food-friendly wine.

03:06 It's very versatile.

03:08 My journey with food and wine all started in France.

03:11 This is obviously a very special place to me.

03:15 And I wanted to know, to you,

03:16 what does made in France mean?

03:19 (speaking in foreign language)

03:23 (upbeat music)

03:25 I loved getting to talk to these experts

03:41 and wanted to try my own spin

03:43 on creating a signature French dish.

03:45 I'm trying something new.

03:49 I'm going to make myself something later.

03:51 So I'm looking for some recommendations.

03:52 - Sure.

03:53 I have one specific recommendation.

03:55 Cheese from one that is going to be very soft in texture,

03:58 very soft in taste.

03:59 - Mm.

04:01 I think I'm definitely going to take that one

04:02 and making chicken later.

04:04 It's going to be the perfect aperitif before my meal.

04:06 This French copper saucepan from HomeGoods

04:17 sparked a culinary adventure through Paris

04:20 and helped me take my passion for cooking to the next level.

04:23 Imagine what other adventures are out there

04:25 just waiting to be found.

04:27 Be your wanderlust with incredible global finds

04:30 and a world of savings.

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