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Freezing Meat Basics, Part 2Here's Part 2 of our guide to freezing meats. It contains USDA standards concerning re-freezing, power outages and quality assurance along with some facts about dreaded freezer burn. Read Full Article

How-to: Render Duck FatDuck fat is a cooking staple in Southwest France and a secret ingredient of chefs worldwide. Incredibly tasty with a silky mouth-feel, duck fat enhances anything it touches. We'll always have duck fat available to you but if you happen to have a duck on hand, it’s easy and rewarding to render its fat yourself. Read Full Article

Offal GoodWe are true believers in whole animal eating. Need interesting ideas for cooking up some bits and bobs? We’ve got you covered. Here are a few of our favorites. Read Full Article

Thawing Meat BasicsThawing frozen meat seems simple enough but there are some guidelines to follow to ensure your meat is safe and tasty! Here's our primer that breaks thawing down to three, easy to follow methods. Read Full Article

Tips for Crispy Skin Roast ChickenHere's some advice on achieving delicious, crispy skin regardless of which recipe you choose. Read Full Article

Vegetables For CarnivoresA woman we know from Southwest France (wink, wink) once famously said, "There are only two vegetables in Gascony, potatoes and garlic!" While we understand fully, there are those times in life when even consummate carnivores need a little roughage. Well, we're here to help. Read Full Article

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All About Paillards:

A paillard is a thin piece of meat that's made flat by pounding then usually pan-fried. The purpose of making a paillard is three-fold: the meat is tenderized, the thin even cut cooks fast and uniformly and it’s a great way to get generous yields out of smaller portions. Learn all about this easy and versatile technique. View Full Article

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