If you’re looking to treat yourself, look no further than the 2014 Chateau Sociando-Mallet. Wine Advocate stated that this wine “tempts you back immediately for another sip.” We can testify that Wine advocate is correct. You might even enjoy multiple sips.
Read MoreSummer is in full swing and you are hoping to spend time in the great outdoors. Many folks flock to the wilderness to enjoy the stars, fireflies, and tranquility of those summer nights. For a lot of people, camping means roughing it. However, BBQ aficionados might want to deliver those delicious bites in the wilderness. Here is a quick guide to enjoying the outdoors while whipping up an unforgettable meal.
Read MoreThis past weekend DUCKCHAR was fortunate enough to attend the first annual Chef’s Shoppe Big Green Egg Fest. Like previous Eggfests, we had a blast. Nancy, Scott, and Lisa from Chef’s Shoppe put together an incredible, sold-out, event. Definitely something to put on your calendar if you’re a backyard chef, Egghead, or live in the Edwardsville, Illinois area. Ten teams put their best foot forward and served 200 hungry and excited attendees.
Read MoreBehold the DBLT! It's the newest and greatest sandwich on the block: delicious maple sriracha duck bacon with spicy mayo, duck fat charred bread, fresh tomato and lettuce. The ingredients are is simple as it gets but the flavor is unlike any BLT you've tried. We guarantee it.
Read MoreThere are so many grill gadgets out there. Some are useful. Some are not. Some are just expensive grill status symbols. Here are two things that every backyard griller should purchase because it will make your life a heck of a lot easier. These are super simple tools that pay grilling dividends for years to come.
Read MoreOur customers having been asking for it, so here IT is! Smoke Somethin' ™ is inspired by all of the time we've spent getting smoked DUCKCHAR just right. This rub takes smoked duck to the next level. It's also great as a base for a marinade.
Read MoreOur friend and grill master, Rusty Ducworth, attended the 2018 Sunshine State Eggfest in 2018 Melbourne, Florida. Rusty put his own twist on Chicken and Waffles and developed Duck N Waffles, an awesome DUCKCHAR brunch recipe. Based on the Eggheads feedback, it was a hit. Speaking on behalf of taste buds everywhere, we graciously say, “thank you.”
Read MoreIt was our first time firing up a BGE in SD and it did not disappoint. The event was perfectly organized and there were plenty of great cook teams serving such a wide range of food that there was something for everybody. We're talking stuff from pastrami burgers to lump charcoal baked peach cobbler.
Read MoreEveryone has their favorite deli. You walk in and order the same thing almost every time. It's that good. Maybe it's a pastrami sandwich. Maybe it's corned beef with a side of potato salad. It's always the same and that's a good thing because that sandwich is really freakin' tasty.
Read MoreWe spend a lot of time at Food Festivals and Farmers Markets talking to people about DUCKCHAR and Moulard Duck. There is a lot of confusion about the various duck breeds because honestly, it’s confusing. A lot of folks think they have tried Moulard Duck before. Generally speaking, they have not. Different ducks have different tastes, appearances, and applications. And quite frankly, when it comes to cooking and eating, Moulard duck is by far the best tasting duck out there, so tasty that it is known as “Duck Steak”. We are OBVIOUSLY biased but an objective eater would agree, when it comes to the tastiest and best duck, Moulard is King.
Read MoreA little over a week ago, we attended another Eggfest. We'll set the scene for you. It took place at a private airport Upland, California. There were planes flying overhead, mountains as a backdrop, and BGE smoke rising everywhere. This event was our first in Southern California and it did not disappoint. Our friends at Outdoor Kitchen Creations organized this Eggfest and they were nice enough to let us put on yet another "duck demo." We taught some folks how to grill and pan sear Moulard Duck Breast on a Big Green Egg. Then we all had a bite to eat together.
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