Big news in October. And it’s all about pork. Explore our pork recipes, enjoy our pork products at 15% off – that’s everything from milk-fed porcelet and Berkshire pork to bacon and other cured pork products – and come back to the blog for more pork-related posts. Share your pork cooking triumphs with us on social…
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Antibiotics in Food An Official Health Crisis
Thirty-one years ago, Ariane founded D’Artagnan as an antidote to the industrial food system. Way back then, it was a novel idea to source from small farms, and to commit to free-range, natural production, sustainable, humane farming practices, and no antibiotics or hormones. Over the last few decades it has grown clearer that Ariane’s vision…
POTUS & FLOTUS Eat Duck Carnitas
Last night the President and First Lady dined at Cosme in New York City, and ordered Chef Enrique Olvera’s famous Rohan Duck Carnitas. We are pretty excited about this because Cosme has been using our Rohan – an exclusive D’Artagnan duck – since opening in late 2014. Back then, this carnitas dish attracted a lot…
Remembering Morley Safer and The Count
On September 15th, Ariane attended the tribute to her friend Morley Safer, the CBS correspondent, who passed away in May at the age of 84. At Morley’s request, their mutual friend Wynton Marsalis lead a New Orleans second line – a true jazz tribute. You may not know it, but Morley was really into food…
Meet the Mushrooms: Hon-Shimeji
Find out about the Hon-Shimeji Mushroom, now available at dartagnan.com
Meet the Mushrooms: White Beech
Have you met this beauful mushroom? The white buna-shimeji mushroom (Hypsizygus tessellatus) is a variation of the hon-shimeji. A paler relative, this mushroom is sometimes called Alba Clamshell™. With a delicate appearance and thin stems about 2 to 3 inches long, the beech mushroom is pure white. It grows in small clusters, and the mushrooms should…
Love Food? How Much?
Enough to celebrate National “I Love Food” Day with us? Because some genius chose this day – September 9th – to express their deep and real love for food. And they made it official, sharing the glorious day with the rest of us. An entire day to celebrate our eternal love: food. Are you planning your next…
Meet the Mushrooms: Velvet Pioppini
We don’t need an excuse to celebrate the wonders of fungi, but we’ll take any chance we get. Our line of cultivated fungi is a favorite among our professional chefs, and these fresh mushrooms are sure to find their way into many of your cooking adventures. Velvet Pioppini Mushrooms The cultivated and organic Velvet Pioppini™…
Bird is the Word of the Month
September is National Chicken Month … and we will be celebrating with chicken, chicken and more chicken. Check back for recipes, tips, and restaurants where you can try our chicken. Also, as our gift to you, shop at dartagnan.com and save 15% on all chicken through the end of September. Do you know about our…
Top 5 Recipes for a Tasty Labor Day
Make the most of summer’s end with our top five recipes for your Labor Day party, whether it’s a small or large gathering. And right now you can save 15% sitewide until September 2, 2016. Plan ahead and ship in time for the holiday weekend. 1. Grilled Ribeye Steak with Basil Butter Use some of that basil…
Remembering Chef Michel Richard
There are tributes pouring out to Chef Michel Richard as news of his passing on August 13th spreads. Michel was a joyful genius, full of humor and passion. The obituaries and the remembrances of those who knew him are in agreement on these points. In an industry based on hospitality and showmanship, he was gifted beyond measure. As…
Go Grass-Fed on National Filet Mignon Day!
Today is National Filet Mignon Day, so let’s have a steak… more specifically, a grass-fed filet mignon. This is a new addition to our website, and an uncommon thing. These barrel-cut steaks are from the thick end of the tenderloin, and offer superb texture and flavor. With all the health benefits of grass-fed beef and all…
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