The classics sometimes get a bad name, associated with stuffy old restaurants that are no longer stylish, or even in existence. But there are good reasons that these recipes became classics. In this post, we will share the story of the ultimate one-pot comfort food dish: coq au vin. You will also get some recipes…
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Classic Dish: Coq au Vin
The classics sometimes get a bad name, associated with stuffy old restaurants that are no longer stylish, or even in existence. But there are reasons that these recipes became classics. In this series we will share some of those stories, and our versions of the recipes so that you can rediscover these dishes at home….
You’re Invited: 2017 Cassoulet War!
Our Cassoulet War has become something of a tradition in New York City. Local chefs create cassoulets of all kinds – from the traditional to the outlandish – and offer tastings to our guests and celebrity judges. In Southwest France each village has its own interpretation of this timeless comfort food dish, and they are…
In the Kitchen with Ariane: Cassoulet
With cold weather comes the irresistible urge to enjoy a hot bowl of the ultimate comfort food: cassoulet. Watch Ariane making cassoulet with Jake Cohen at the Tasting Table kitchen, and learn the principles (and rules) of cooking this classic dish. Once you understand the basics, it’s easy to improvise and create your own version of…
Consider the Goose this Christmas
The tradition of a roasted goose on the holiday table goes way, way back. The people of ancient Greece and Rome may have been celebrating different festivals, but they did so with the very same bird we do. From medieval days right through to the Victorian depiction in Charles Dickens, the goose has remained the ubiquitous…
Foie la-la-la-la!
It’s the most wonderful time … to enjoy foie gras! In France, more foie gras is consumed during the holiday season than any other time of year. Traditionally, a goose would be fattened up for the holiday meal and the liver – the foie gras – enjoyed as an extra bonus. Today it’s a lot…
30 Years Ago They Thought I Was Crazy
This is a great article about the founding of D’Artagnan – and how far we’ve come since our modest beginnings in 1985. Read the entire piece at Upstart Business Journal. And thank you for over 30 years of support. Without the chefs, retailers and home consumers, D’Artagnan would not be where it is today. Every…
Make a Pheasant Feast
Since ancient times pheasant has held an honored place at the table. When was the last time you had pheasant on your table? Consider it for a smaller Thanksgiving feast; one pheasant serves two people. We offer our farm-raised domestic pheasants year-round, but if it’s game season then try our Wild Scottish Pheasant coming in from…
Choosing Your Thanksgiving Turkey
There are a lot of birds available for your Thanksgiving dinner. Which one is right for you? Read on to learn about the holiday birds we offer at D’Artagnan. Or watch our video and let Ariane explain the differences between them. Because we work with small farms, we only get a certain number of birds every…
Pâté-Croûte American Finale Winners!
Earlier this week the American Finale for the World Championship of Pâté-Croûte was held at the Consulate General of France in New York City. Needless to say, if there is pâté, D’Artagnan will be there. This is the eighth year of the competition, but the first time that the Confrérie du Pâté Croûte has held a finale in…
Watch Ariane Cooking on TV
Ariane made an appearance on the local CBS station in Minnesota earlier this month to to cook some tasty sausages. Watch her in action as she makes a few quick and easy recipes with D’Artagnan game sausages right here. Then, do try this at home. Look for our sausages at your local grocery store, or…
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…
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