Eat More Wild Boar

Tap into your inner caveman and eat wild boar! What is wild boar? It’s a hybrid of Old World boar and escaped domestic pigs, and is termed by the USDA as “feral swine.” These wild boar number in the millions, running rampant in 39 states where they cause damage to agricultural crops, and gardens, destroy…

7 Mushroom Recipes You Will Love

Well, it’s National Mushroom Day. We focused on mushrooms throughout September (it was mushroom month), but we still have some love left. If you appreciate fungi like we do, here are 7 recipes that pop with mushroom flavor for you to try. 1. Crispy Mushroom Triangles Because somehow everything is better in phyllo dough, especially when…

New Arrival! Saucisson Sec: Wild Boar, Duck & Pork

When it comes to charcuterie, secs sells. That’s why we’re expanding our line of air-cured saucisson sec. This popular sausage can best be described as the French version of salami. With its meaty texture and delightful flavor, it’s a must for any charcuterie board. Saucisson sec is also an excellent accompaniment to a cheese plate, and can…

Game Day Eats: Top 5 Mains for Super Sunday

Looking for game day menu ideas? A cold afternoon in February seems like the perfect time for warming, hearty dishes and you can score a touchdown with our game-day recipes. Top 5 Main Dishes for Super Sunday Cassoulet is nothing but French chili – granted, it has a lot of incredible cured meats and heirloom…

Game Day Eats: Top 5 Sandwiches for Super Sunday

Looking for game-day ideas? For some of us, all the sport is in the kitchen.  Score a major win with our recipes for game day – from snacks and bites to full-on hearty meals. Top 5 Sandwiches for Super Sunday 1. Deer, beer and bacon buns. While not a traditional sandwich, we love these for the…

Saucy Series XI: Sauce Romaine

Welcome to guest blogger Deana Sidney of Lost Past Remembered, a blog dedicated to discovering, replicating and adapting historic recipes. In this saucy series she demystifies one of the cornerstones of classic French cuisine: the mother sauces. Sauce Romaine In researching for my Sauce Series, I have tried to cover all the classic mother sauces and…

Happy National Pie Day!

January 23rd is the day to curl up with your meaty pie and celebrate this food holiday in carnivore style. We love a pie filled with meat — from chicken pot pie to steak, ale and kidney pie. Cornish pasties or any hand-held pie rank high on our list. Shepherd’s pie with Wagyu beef is a…

Braising Essentials

Braising is comfort cooking at its finest, and it’s surprisingly easy. And while you may be inclined to keep the dishes all to yourself, braising is a great option for entertaining. With most of the hands-on work completed before the dish even goes into the oven there is ample time to spend with guests, and…