Category: Culture
Ham for the Holidays
Our heritage ham is featured in the December issue of Bon Appetit magazine … and they did a beautiful job with it. Check out their video with editor Adam Rappaport extolling the virtues of the ham for a holiday party. We get a little choked up watching the video. Our ham looks so good. And…
Roasting for the Holidays
What are you roasting for Christmas this year? It seems fitting that a holiday gathering should center on a piece of roasted meat. Thanksgiving has the turkey, but at Christmas there’s room for more culinary expression. While technically not a roast, something we always recommend for a big party is the cassoulet. An iconic French…
Happy Hanukkah!
We wish all who celebrate the Festival of Lights a happy and healthy Hanukkah. May all your latkes be fried in duck fat and topped with foie gras.
Gifts for Foodies
When it comes to gifts, is there anything better than food? Not for those of us who are obsessed with all things culinary! Is there someone like that on your list? We’ve got you covered. From gift baskets and foie gras to our signature cassoulet kit, there is something for everyone at dartagnan.com.
Wagyu Standing Rib Roast
When it comes to serving an impressive meal, whether for a holiday or a celebration, this Wagyu beef prime rib roast will be there for you. Little embellishment is needed for this gorgeous rib roast – just salt, pepper, and a very hot oven. Starting the roast at a high temperature will create a beautiful…
Happy Thanksgiving!
Today and everyday we are grateful for you: our clients, friends and supporters. We thank you for having us at your table. We are most grateful for the farmers and ranchers that work hard so that we can eat wholesome food. Thank you all for the part you play in making D’Artagnan what we are today….
Happy Foieloween!
Or Happy Duckoween, depending on your taste. Whether you like it sweet or savory, we wish you a tasty Halloween.
Thank a Farmer on World Food Day
World Food Day started on October 16, 1979, to celebrate the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in 1945. This year the UN General Assembly designated 2014 as the “International Year of Family Farming.” They are focusing world attention on the role that family farming plays in supporting global…
Master of the Game
No this is not about a new action movie, but rather a medieval book on hunting by Gaston de Foix, also called Gaston Phoebus, because of his bright blond hair like the Greek sun god. Before your eyes glaze over at the prospect of reading history, we promise you drama, danger, murder and what is…
The Duck Press: A French Classic
In the history of world cuisine, French chefs have been accused of being many things, but rarely ever “shy.” The French tradition holds dear the notion of not only using every part of an animal, leaving nothing edible to waste, but also of celebrating certain dishes that that often make more squeamish diners fold their…
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