The grill is primed and ready for action and dad prides himself on his skills … now it’s up to you to provide the pizzazz that makes this more than just another cookout. Why not roast a suckling pig for Father’s Day? Nothing says “serious party” like a suckling pig cooked outdoors. Whether you spit-roast the pig…
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Founded in 1985, D’Artagnan is the leading purveyor of all-natural gourmet meat, game, foie gras, pâtés, sausages, smoked delicacies, mushrooms and organic poultry in America.
We are a team passionate foodies, many of whom are former Chefs and restaurant professionals, immersed in every aspect of food culture, committed to top quality ingredients, and dedicated to the value of sustainable, responsible farming. We work together, cook together and eat together while striving to put the finest foie gras, meat, game, truffles, and mushrooms on the tables of American gastronomes whether at home or in restaurants.
Established on the principles of procuring the freshest, cleanest and most natural products, D’Artagnan currently provides a range of over 300 items to the world’s top restaurants, hotels, retailers, and consumers. From free-range organic and heritage meats to preservative free charcuterie, D’Artagnan continues to set the trend.
What is a Kamado Cooker?
The word “kamado” means “stove” or “cooking range” in Japanese, and refers to a traditional wood or charcoal fired oven. During WWII American servicemen discovered them in the form of the “mushikamado,” a portable, clay Japanese cooker, and brought them home as alternatives to the metal grills they knew. The clay mushikamado with its domed…
More Pizza Post – DRAFT
Making Pizza Crust Since pizza crust is a yeast-risen dough, it needs to be started before you prep your other ingredients to allow time to rise. Dissolve a package of active dry yeast in 2/3 cup warm water. Add 1 tablespoon honey and 2 tablespoons olive oil to the yeast-mixture as well. Stir well and…
Give Dad the Gift of Meat
When it comes to Father’s Day gifts, there are silly tokens that make dad smile, and then there’s meat. You know which one side we land on. We are equal opportunity meat lovers—gender aside—at D’Artagnan. But somehow it seems right and proper to offer dad a hefty piece of Kobe-style Wagyu beef striploin, especially if you…
Father’s Day Gifts for the Food Obsessed Dad
We like food gifts because they offer the experience of cooking and sharing, in addition to the delight of receiving a present. And when it comes to Father’s Day gifts, a shared experience is often the gift he wants most. Steaks and chops of all kinds (which are 15% off right now) and racks and whole…
Filet Mignon: When You Want the Best Steak
Known as the special occasion steak, filet mignon is French for “dainty cut.” And that’s an apt description for the tenderest tip of the tenderloin. Filet mignon is a lean piece of beef that is often larded with bacon and served quite rare. This is a good steak to have on hand for Father’s Day,…
The Negroni: Food Pairings
It’s Negroni Week, a fundraising event since 2013, and the internet is going wild for this Italian specialty. A simple drink with 3 ingredients, no shaking needed, the Negroni is a love-it-or-hate-it kind of cocktail. This funny article by Fiona Beckett sums up the attitudes toward this drink quite nicely. Drinking Negronis puts you in an…
What’s Cooking on Instagram?
The short answer is: rabbit. Are you following us on Instagram? We love to see what’s cooking – in both pro and home kitchens. We noticed some lovely rabbit dishes being posted by our chefs and clients, and we wanted to share them with you. Join and follow us on Instagram to see fresh cuts like these…
Father’s Day: The Breakfast Edition
Whether you’re celebrating your father, husband, step-father or another meaningful dad in your life, what could be better that sharing the experience of cooking and eating together? We know that food-loving dads come in all stripes, even though it seems like they get pigeonholed as grill masters or caveman steak eaters (and we love both!)….
These Ribs Will Make You a BBQ Hero All Summer
This time of year we all get excited about outdoor cooking, whether it’s grilling or smoking. And ribs are one of our favorite things to cook outside. If you’re planning a Father’s Day cookout, or just gearing up for the summer season, read on for some tips.
Ribs, Ribs, and More Ribs
This time of year we all get excited about outdoor cooking, whether it’s grilling or smoking. And ribs are one of our favorite things to cook outside. If you’re planning a Father’s Day cook out, start here. When it comes to cooking ribs, there’s science and an art to it, and on the BBQ circuit,…
Foie Gras, Oh, You Sweet Thing
Foie gras is usually seen at the dinner hour, and served as a savory dish. But there’s a sweet side to foie gras that you may be missing. D’Artagnan client Faun, a restaurant in Brooklyn, NY, has surprised the food literati with foie gras French toast, served at brunch with walnuts and maple syrup. Gothamist reports on…
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