Burgers. We all love ’em, right? Especially with cheese. Whatever the season, hamburgers are the right choice. While there’s something to be said for sticking with the classics, sometimes you feel like shaking up the burger routine. Go ahead – get adventurous! The burger makes an excellent blank canvas (try a buffalo burger for the patty)….
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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.
Is Your Olive Oil the Real Thing?
You may have read about the olive oil scandals in recent years. If not, you better sit down. Even if labeled so, EVOO is not always extra virgin, and sometimes it’s not even olive oil. Adulterated with cheap canola or sunflower oil, many of the widely-available brands are simply not the real thing. And worse, the…
Top 5 Reasons to Grill with D’Artagnan
With Memorial Day kicking off the start of grill season, it’s time to start thinking about the meat you choose … because quality matters. Everything we do at D’Artagnan is based on the idea that when you raise animals well – responsibly, with room to roam, natural feed, and no antibiotics or hormones – you…
The France Issue
Saveur, one of our favorite food magazines, has an entire French issue out now. Plan your trip to France, or simply armchair travel … either way, there are recipes to try! The issue has many articles and recipes that we love. Check out the profile of the revolutionary Chef Michel Bras, written by Chef Wylie Dufresne, to…
Eat With Your Hands
We love eating with our hands – don’t you? There are some foods you just have to eat that way, and there is no shame in it. Think of chicken wings – that’s definitely hands-only. And Mediterranean mezze with pita bread, which helps you scoop up all those little bites. There is nothing wrong with…
What Does Mise en Place Mean?
Mise en place (pronounced meez ahn plas) is a French cooking term that literally translates to “put in place.” Often referred to as simply “meez” by the pros. Mise en place allows you to cook in the most efficient way, without having to stop. All necessary ingredients are chopped and ready to go, spices are measured,…
Our Top 14 Food Films
We love cooking food, eating food, talking about food and watching movies about food. We’re slightly obsessed with food … in a healthy way. Maybe you can relate. At the office, we got to talking about food films that we love. The list got long- there are so many great films with food at the…
Make this Shakshuka Recipe Now!
What is shakshuka anyway? And why is everyone talking about it? It is just eggs poached in tomato sauce, versions of which can be found in cultures around the world: North Africa, Italy, Israel, Turkey, and Mexico – and they’re all delicious! Discover for yourself why this poached egg dish is the current darling of the…
Happy Mother’s Day!
There’s an old saying – when you want something done, ask a busy mother. Ariane Daguin founded D’Artagnan in 1985, and treated it like her own child. Along the way, she became a mother. Her daughter Alix grew up at D’Artagnan – offering extra hands in the office and at our events; learning, playing, staying up…
It’s Roast Leg of Lamb Day!
We don’t know why this food holiday is on May 7th, but any day that celebrates roasting a leg of lamb is a good one. To us, bone-in leg of lamb is proof that meat really does taste best when roasted on the bone. It’s a classic preparation, and easy to do. Just rub with fresh…
Best Food Photo of the Year
The Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year for 2016 has been announced. There were 7,000 images from around the world competing for top honors. It must be hungry work judging all those photos! This is the first place winner – an action photo of a baker in a flour explosion. Do you love food…
6 Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes
Are you doing brunch for Mother’s Day? Mix up a Mimosa, Bloody Mary, or maybe pop the cork on a bottle of bubbly… this brunch is about to get interesting. If you are cooking at home for the mom in your life (or moms – hey, multi-generational brunch sounds great!), try one of our exclusive recipes….
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