January is the most wonderful month! It’s both National Meat Month and National Slow Cooker Month … so you can bet we are going to put meat in the slow cooker. And we plan to start with a wild boar shoulder. Something about eating wild boar in the heart of winter seems very comforting, in…
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January is National Meat Month
That’s our kind of month. So how will we celebrate? We will be sharing recipes, facts, stories, photos and views of meat-centric history and more. Get ready for 31 days of meaty adventures. Meat Eaters Which countries eat the most meat? Forbes has done the research for us. As you consider meat and its place on…
Happy New Year!
Thanks for reading our blog, trying our recipes, eating our products, sharing your feedback and generally being supportive of D’Artagnan in 2016. We value each and every one of our friends, fans and customers. And we’re looking forward to having a lot more fun with you in 2017. Here’s to a new year filled with…
How to Open a Bottle of Champagne
On New Year’s Eve you may find yourself with a bottle of champagne in hand and all eyes on you. Do you know the right way to open a bottle of champagne? Do a little homework with these helpful videos. You can look like a pro (don’t shake it!) and keep more of the champagne…
Your Caviar Dreams Fulfilled
Nothing says New Year’s Eve party quite like caviar. A rarefied food, caviar has a place right next to foie gras and champagne. Before the countdown begins, serve caviar in all its glory and simplicity. Here are a few suggestions of how to best enjoy the unique flavor of caviar. It’s all about a creating…
Foie Gras + Champagne = New Year’s Eve
The best New Year’s Eve party holds delights for the senses, especially our favorite sense: taste. With champagne, truffles, caviar, foie gras and charcuterie you have the makings of a very fine evening. Let’s talk about foie gras, shall we? There are so many ways to enjoy it, but here are five simple ideas for getting…
Truffle Recipes for New Year’s Eve
Some consider them the height of luxury, but truffles can be enjoyed easily and affordably with our truffle butter, truffle oil and truffle peelings. And New Year’s Eve is certainly an occasion worthy of truffles. Read on for 6 ways to serve truffles at a gathering. Our recipes are easy-to-make plays on party foods you already…
6 Ideas for New Year’s Day Brunch
New Year’s resolutions begin on January 2 … everyone knows that. Obviously New Year’s Day is all about recovering from New Year’s Eve, not starting a new regimen. To that end, you will want a bountiful brunch (or breakfast, if you’re up early). Green juice optional. Here are 6 recipes that offer savory and sweet…
7 Small Plates for a New Year’s Eve Party
Planning to party on New Year’s Eve? It’s a special night that demands something out-of-the-ordinary. Caviar, foie gras, Champagne and truffles are all impressive ingredients to bring to the table, but how will you serve them? To help make it an elegant evening, we offer seven recipes that are well-suited to the occasion. We hope you…
Christmas in France
Celebrating Christmas in France is a joyful experience steeped in rich traditions. Many of them are recognizable to us, as our Christmas traditions are European in origin. Read on to see how many of these traditions are common in your home. And maybe adopt some new ones that seem particularly tasty (Bûche de Noël, anyone?). Joyeux…
Something for Santa …
The tradition of leaving something out for Santa Claus is ancient, going back to Norse mythology, and seen across cultures with slight variations. In the United States it seems to have become popular during the Great Depression. Intended as a lesson to youngsters during a time of privation, leaving precious cookies and milk out was an…
Extended: Extra Time to Shop!
You now have a little more time to shop for Christmas! We’ve extended the deadline – order by 12 midnight EST on Wednesday, December 21st and receive your package on Friday. This is the final, absolute last chance to order for Christmas. Don’t miss it! But good things come to those who wait until the last…
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