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.
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Secret Ingredient: Demi-Glace
Our Secret Ingredients series shines a light on products that make all the difference when cooking with D’Artagnan. Demi-glace is one of those things that professional chefs know about and home cooks need to discover. For sauces, there is nothing better. Braising liquid fortified with demi-glace is a miracle. Added to soups, bean dishes and yes,…
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.
Secret Ingredient: Porcini Powder
Our Secret Ingredients series shines a light on products that make all the difference when cooking with D’Artagnan. Sprinkle a little of this mushroom powder on just about anything for instant umami. We think of it as magic powder, because it has all the earthy power of porcini mushrooms. It can be used in spice rubs,…
Salted Duck Fat Caramels Recipe
And now for something completely different: Salted Duck Fat Caramels from Laura at the beautiful blog Tide and Thyme. Thanks for sharing, Laura! Go have a look at what she’s up to, but first cast your eyes over this tiny miracle. Ingredients 1 cup heavy cream 5 tablespoons duck fat, chilled 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 1/2…
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….
Watch Mike Rowe Tonight!
Ariane will be on Mike Rowe’s excellent new show Somebody’s Gotta Do It tonight on CNN at 9 PM EST. Watch a little preview of what happens down on the chicken farm. And tune in for the full episode tonight! To get your own taste of the featured Green Circle Chicken, skip on over to our website. And,…
Happy Foieloween!
Or Happy Duckoween, depending on your taste. Whether you like it sweet or savory, we wish you a tasty Halloween.
Perfect Pork Plating with Anita Lo
Chef Anita Lo of Annisa, a long-time friend of D’Artagnan, was featured on Serious Eats explaining her philosophy behind plating pork loin. Yes, it’s our Berkshire pork, but aside from that, we have a lot of respect for Chef Anita and find this a fascinating peek into the mind of a brilliant chef. We are…
What is Barding?
Most people agree that everything tastes better with bacon. Wrapping foods in bacon is a fad with serious staying power…and deep historical roots. The technical term for wrapping food in a layer of fat to add flavor and moisture is “barding.” Bacon is commonly used because aside from its signature fat content, the flavor is…
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…
Center of the Plate | D'Artagnan Blog 