The December issue of Saveur magazine has a cover story about our favorite bird: duck. Yes, it mentions us, but that’s not why we think it’s a great piece. Our friend Hank Shaw is also quoted, which is appropriate. His new book “Duck, Duck, Goose” is our favorite book of the season. It’s got all…
Category: Bits & Bites
Ham, Glorious Ham!
In the December issue, Bon Appétit magazine “effusively recommends” our bone-in heritage ham for your holiday dinner. Obviously, we couldn’t agree more. There is nothing so satisfying (and impressive) as a gleaming, glazed ham on the table. Click over to the Bon Appétit site and start planning your own path to ham nirvana (step one, buy it from dartagnan.com)….
How to Make Chabrot
A message from Ariane … Faire chabrot… it’s a rustic tradition from rural France that continues to this day in the Southwest, my region. It’s an expression of conviviality and continuity, of simple pleasures at the table. So what is chabrot? It’s a fun way to finish a bowl of soup. When in Gascony, it…
Armchair Traveler: Gascony
We love Michael Ruhlman’s writing, whether it’s in a cookbook, his blog or even twitter. But this article in the July issue of Conde Nast Traveler about his culinary pilgrimage to Gascony is enough to make the stomach rumble. It’s possible that we are a little biased; Ariane is quoted in the article, and of…
‘wichcraft presents: bacon
Happy 10th Anniversary, ‘wichcraft! Check out this video series to learn about their carefully-sourced ingredients. We’re proud to supply them with our heritage breed bacon, which they put to good use in many delicious sandwiches. In this short video, watch for Tom Colicchio and for Ariane’s bacon socks! And learn how we raise pigs to make the best…
D’Artagnan Tastemakers: Chef Jean Joho
One of the great perks of working with the country’s best restaurants is, of course, meeting the country’s best chefs! We’ve had the privilege of supplying chefs from New York to Los Angeles and everywhere in between for nearly three decades. As you can imagine, we’ve met a lot of interesting, talented and inspiring characters…
The Art of the Feast
Open the latest NY Magazine to behold a mouthwatering Christmas Feast with classic recipes by Chef April Bloomfield and a gorgeous edible tableau, featuring a creamy feathered D’Artagnan pekin, arranged by food stylist Alison Attenborough. Beautiful. Click here for more photographs (but be warned, holiday spirit may ensue…).
In the Kitsch-en with Phyllis Diller
Here’s some food-lover’s fashion inspiration from a 1977 issue of Bon Appetit. This spread features comedienne, Phyllis Diller, cooking up some meaty goodness in her own retro kitchen. We are loving the dress – it’s meat-chic! We’re sure Ms. Diller’s shift is one-of-a-kind but if you’re in the market for your own carnivorous clothing, etsy…