Christmas Apero: Festive Ideas and a Holiday Charcuterie Board

Holiday board, foie gras toasts, make-ahead bites and pairings: our ideas for an elegant, stress-free Christmas apero.

French Apéritif Dinner: Easy Ideas and Amounts per Person

Charcuterie, foie gras, rillettes, hot and cold bites, amounts and planning: our ideas for an easy, generous apéritif dinner, the French way.

Gourmet Christmas Gift Ideas: The Maison Fayard Guide

Foie gras, gift boxes, charcuterie, French prepared meals and gift cards: our gourmet Christmas gift ideas for every budget, shipped across Canada.

Duck Rillettes: How to Serve and Enjoy Them

Origins, serving temperature, sides, pairings and recipe ideas: everything you need to enjoy duck rillettes the South-West French way.

How to Make a French Charcuterie Board

Saucisson, rillettes, cheese, bread, condiments and amounts per person: how to build a generous, balanced charcuterie board.

What to Serve with Duck Confit: Sides and Wine Pairings

Sarladaise potatoes, seasonal vegetables, lentils, salads and South-West French wines: all our side dish ideas to make the most of duck confit.

How to Cook Duck Confit: Oven, Pan or Air Fryer

Oven, pan or air fryer: the methods, times and techniques to heat canned duck confit and get perfectly crispy skin.

What to Serve with Cassoulet: Sides, Wine Pairings and Tips

Salad, bread, South-West French wines, dessert and reheating: our tips for serving cassoulet the right way and building a balanced meal around this generous dish.

Black garlic: benefits, taste and how to choose it

Black garlic is much more than a trendy ingredient: it is a concentrate of deep flavours and recognized virtues. Get to know it to bring it to your table more skilfully.

Maple syrup: 10 original ways to use it in cooking

Maple syrup is far more than a topping for Sunday pancakes. Discover ten creative, flavourful ways to bring it into your cooking, from breakfast to gastronomic dishes.

What to serve with foie gras in a jar

Foie gras in a jar is generally enjoyed spread on bread or toast. Discover the best accompaniments, from country bread to pain d'épices, along with the confits and chutneys that create a balanced, ...

What wine with foie gras: the best pairings

Foie gras is a rich, delicate product that deserves a wine capable of revealing all its finesse. Sweet wines, dry whites or champagne: discover which wine to pair with foie gras according to your t...