Les Alsaciens prennent plaisir à illuminer leur maison et prennent des idées chez les Américains. Les curieux défilent devant ces jolies maisons et parfois il y a des petits accrochages de voiture. Les décorations de Noël c'est une vraie passion et cela en vaut la chandelle!

Le grand chef Christian Le Squer va partager deux recettes à base de figues qui vont vous mettre l'eau à la bouche. Si vous voulez en apprécier le goût... passez dans son restaurant, ou encore essayez les recettes à la maison?

Alessandro visits with some chefs on the occasion of the launch of their book, "Les Grandes gueules et leurs recettes" (Big Mouths and Their Recipes). They take their profession very seriously and are perfectionists like the famous Vatel, King Louis XIV's chef, who was so distraught when a seafood delivery was delayed that he ran a sword through his stomach. Modern chefs need to keep their sense of humor. They are, thankfully, no longer at the mercy of a powerful king, but the Internet can be just as unforgiving.

French Canada is a cultural mosaic that is still exploring its identity. Some French Canadians feel more American than French, while others feel more of an allegiance to their French roots. Somehow, a Quebecois nation is emerging out of all this, but not without some growing pains.

Nicolas introduces some specialties of the Alsace region at the Alexandre Dumas Catering, Hospitality, and Tourism College. In this episode, pastry chefs bake some delicious cookies called "mannele" and "bredele." It's never too early to start planning your next New Year's fête!