These golden potato pancakes are crisped in duck fat before being crowned with silky foie gras and tart apple. Delicious. And appropriate for Hanukkah. Or Thanksgivukkah. After all, the history of foie gras in Europe can be traced back to Jewish immigrants, who brought the technique of fattening ducks and geese from Egypt. Schmaltz, anyone?…
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Four Prunes Day
A message from Ariane Today is a strange food holiday: Four Prunes Day. I believe it refers to the idea that four prunes a day will keep the doctor away. But I am happy to take the opportunity on this official holiday to share my affection for this little wrinkly fruit with you. Sadly, prunes seem…
Armchair Traveler: Gascony
We love Michael Ruhlman’s writing, whether in a cookbook or on his blog. But this article in the July issue of Conde Nast Traveler about his culinary pilgrimage to Gascony is enough to make the stomach rumble. It’s possible that we are a little biased; Ariane is quoted in the article, and of course, she…
Our Gift Picks for Food Lovers
1. Grande Charcuterie Basket For that cured meat fanatic who makes their own cornichons. 2. Cassoulet Recipe Kit with Authentic Cassole For the Francophile who loves to throw dinner parties. 3. Medallion of Foie Gras with Black Truffles For your foodie sister – who likes to spread it on thick. 4. French Ossetra Caviar with Mother of Pearl…
Save the Date: Game Dinner at Daniel
For more information, and to buy tickets, email Julia Murphy. jmurphy@danielnyc.com
Ariane’s Class at Kings Cooking Studio
Ariane shared her secrets to making great cassoulet at Kings Cooking Studio in Short Hills, NJ on Monday night. But it was not just cassoulet! Ariane talked about the simple techniques that are the backbone of the D’Artagnan lifestyle. Just the basic things a girl from Gascony knows how to do. She seared foie gras and served…
Upcoming Event: Foie Gras Tasting Dinners @ The Royce, LA
For our west coast friends, we are pleased to announce The Royce at The Langham in Pasadena is hosting two foie gras dinners, with special guest, our own Ariane Daguin. Join Ariane, Chef David Féau and Manager/Wine Director Eric Espuny for an exceptional dinner in the elegant Royce dining room. Together they will present a unique 5 course…
NEW Product!
Just in time for the holidays, we are proud to announce a brand new product in the D’Artagnan lineup! It’s the luxury trifecta of deliciousness: foie gras, truffles, and now CAVIAR!! But, it’s not just any caviar. It’s sustainable, environmentally friendly, farm-raised Ossetra from the Aquitaine region of France. And it’s unbelievably delicious! The silvery…
Upcoming Event: Game Dinner at Daniel
For more information, and to buy tickets, click here. Update: As of 10/28/11 this event is sold out.
Charcuterie 101: A Tasty Recap
On Saturday, we were pleased to host Charcuterie 101 for the Food Network’s New York Wine & Food Festival. Held in the intimate, cavernous wine cellar at Macelleria in the Meatpacking District, Charcuterie 101 brought together les deux Pierres – our own, Pierre Moreira and one of our favorite NY chefs, Pierre Landet, of Cercle Rouge, for…
You gotta fight…for your right…for foie gras!
The foie gras wars are heating up in California and we’re standing strong on the front lines with our west coast chef friends. Stay tuned…
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