Are you having an Academy Awards viewing party? Ariane’s easy recipes for finger foods will bring a swanky element to your gathering. Even if you’re going to enjoy the big show in your pajamas at home, you can enjoy these simple snacks. Tiara and black tie optional.
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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…
Food Tank: Interview with Ariane Daguin
Ariane was recently interviewed by Food Tank, a non-profit think tank for food, focused on building a global community for safe, healthy, nourished eaters. As a pioneer in creating alternatives to factory farming, Ariane spoke about her background, her quest for the perfect chicken, and what sets D’Artagnan products apart. In my family, we can…
A Kinder, Gentler Way to Raise Chickens?
The New York Times recently reported that Perdue is making changes in how they raise chickens. They will overhaul animal welfare practices, making their plants more humane to give the birds better lives. It’s good to see one of the largest chicken producers in the nation talking about changes, however small they may be. At D’Artagnan we have…
What is Foie Gras Terrine?
Like many other recipes, the foie gras terrine is named for the vessel in which it is cooked. Other examples include the iconic cassoulet, named after the cassole (a tapered clay pot) it is cooked in. And the word casserole is from the French for sauce pan, in which a casserole is assembled and cooked. Much…
March 8 is International Women’s Day
And we are celebrating the day! As you may know, D’Artagnan is founded and owned by a woman, the inimitable Ariane Daguin. Ariane was born into a world of great food. Her father, Chef André Daguin, is famous throughout France for his artistry with foie gras and other Gascon specialties. Ariane was expert at deboning…
Ariane Debunks the Foie Gras Myths
Ariane has been preaching the gospel of foie gras since the earliest days of D’Artagnan. She started the company to sell the first fresh foie gras raised in the United States. Today she is the leading expert on the subject. Erin Mosbaugh at the blog First We Feast interviewed her on the controversial topic, visited…
Saveur and The World of Duck
The December issue of Saveur magazine has a cover story about our favorite bird: duck. Yes, it mentions us, but that’s not why we think it’s a great piece. Our friend Hank Shaw is also quoted, which is appropriate. His new book “Duck, Duck, Goose” is our favorite book of the season. It’s got all…
How to Make Chabrot
A message from Ariane … Faire chabrot… it’s a rustic tradition from rural France that continues to this day in the Southwest, my region. It’s an expression of conviviality and continuity, of simple pleasures at the table. So what is chabrot? It’s a fun way to finish a bowl of soup. When in Gascony, it…