We like to share film and book recommendations on our favorite topic: food. But rarely have we seen a documentary more important than Sacred Cow which makes a persuasive case for better – and sustainable – meat. As you know, that’s what D’Artagnan has been dedicated to since 1985. This independent, crowd-funded film is definitely…
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How to Bake Your Best with Duck Fat and Truffle Butter
Many have perfected their baking skills this year while staying home. All that work is about to pay off with Thanksgiving on the horizon. Try one of our recipes for rolls, biscuits and a very special pie crust – all use our favorite savory ingredients: duck fat and truffle butter. Each will make this Thanksgiving…
Watch Chef Douglass Williams Make the Perfect Turkey Breast
This year many people are planning smaller gatherings for Thanksgiving and looking for options for the main dish. Big thanks to Douglass Williams chef/owner of Mida in Boston for sharing his easy method for cooking a turkey breast – with truffle butter and duck fat (our favorite secret ingredients)! Watch his video below and bring…
Here Are 7 Great Turkey-Free Alternatives for Thanksgiving Dinner
It’s OK to plan a Thanksgiving meal without a turkey. With smaller gatherings this year, many are looking for tasty alternatives.
8 Ways to Make a Smaller Thanksgiving Special this Year
Are you hosting a smaller Thanksgiving meal? We have plenty of festive options for the center of the table.
5 Ways to Get the Most Out of Squab
Are you a fan of squab? Not even sure what it is? Read on to learn more about this tasty little bird.
Talking Tasty Traditions with Ariane on Heritage Radio
Listen to Ariane Daguin on Heritage Radio and learn all about the cuisine of Gascony, her region of France.
Are You Eating the Best Chicken?
Chicken is the world’s favorite bird. Popular on tables around the globe – roasted, fried, poached, or barbecued – chicken is a staple of our diets. Here at D’Artagnan we have made a mission of providing you with the very best chicken. Read on for a chicken primer.
All for One, Foie for All! Exciting News for California
Good news for foie gras lovers in CA! It is now legal to sell foie gras across state lines. Thus, effective immediately, we are shipping foie gras to home cooks in the great state of California. Read on for details or go directly to the foie gras and start the celebration!
Easy Ways to Celebrate Bastille Day at Home
Every July 14th the French throw a celebration so big that it’s heard around the world. Known as Bastille Day or la fête nationale, the holiday marks the storming of the Bastille prison on July 14, 1789, a turning point in the French Revolution. Where there are expats and Francophiles, there will be a party – no matter what part of the world. Read on to find a way to join in the celebration.
Lessons from Leaders: A Conversation with Judy Spires
At D’Artagnan, we are proud to work with leaders in the business of food, from professional kitchens to grocery retailers.We interviewed Judy Spires, who heads Kings and Balducci’s Markets, just before COVID-19 changed everything about the food industry. We want to share that conversation now, with an update from Judy about lessons from the pandemic. Read on for her insights.
Do You Wonder What D’Artagnan Staffers Like to Cook?
We talked to some of the dads at D’Artagnan to see what they’re cooking for Father’s Day this year. With access to all the great products in the catalog, our enthusiastic, food-loving staffers are a good place to go for recommendations. Read on for inspiration for your own summer menus.