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Ever see the letters DOP or AOC on your cheese or bottle of wine? In this article we break down what the protected denomination of origin means and help you understand how it works and why it's on your food’s labels.

Once reserved for the ruling class, Caviar has always been considered a luxury, and its long and storied history has taken it from Russian throne rooms and American saloons to near extinction and beyond!

The King of Caviar, Beluga, has long been considered the most desirable form of this luxury product. Its delicate light-grey pearls bursting with a nutty flavor make it easy to see how it earned that reputation.

While purists argue that Caviar is best served alone, there are a few classic pairings that show this delicacy off at its best. From traditional creme fraiche and blini to champagne and more, we give you suggestions for all the tastiest options!

Never overcook or undercook a precious cut of meat again! Bookmark our handy chart of meat cooking times with the optimum temps for different proteins.

From bratwurst to saucisson, we give you a rundown of the main different types of sausages. Discover the difference between a brat and a frank, a boudin and a salami, and much more.

While the ingredients may seem simple, making Caviar is an art. Just like aging a cheese to perfection, or selecting the right grapes for wine, producing Caviar is more complex than it appears.

First step: learn to cook oysters with our handy guide. Second step: Crack and slurp your way through them! We delve into the best oyster cleaning techniques.

In the world of artisanal cheeses, seasonal eating is imperative. Depending on the weather and local climate, not all your favorite cheeses are available year-round. So knowing the best season to buy your favorite cheeses is imperative.

Cooking Wagyu can be intimidating, but you won’t believe how simple it actually is! Use this guide to cook perfect Wagyu steaks every time, and enjoy the best steaks of your life.

Whether you’re looking for more sustainable alternatives or are just curious of the differences between wild and farmed salmon, we’ve got the intel for you.

A process as old as mankind, the act of fermentation produces so many of our favorite ingredients, including vinegar! From cooking to cleaning, learn how to make and use this tart and versatile condiment.

Buying fresh truffles can be an intimidating endeavor – and an expensive one that you want to get right. We give you tips on how to buy fresh truffles.

An ancient Italian delicacy, this cured ham from Parma is a rosy-hued, salty thing of culinary beauty. But what is prosciutto, and how is it made? We unravel the mystery!

Truffle is a great companion to many other ingredients, and pairs wonderfully with simple, high-quality butter. Find out how truffle butter is made.

Whether it's for Thanksgiving, Christmas or another special occasion, figuring out how to cook a ham can be a daunting task. But it doesn't have to be! Cooking ham is simple, so long as you know what kind of ham you’re working with.

While most cheese is essentially gluten-free, make sure you look at the label to make sure the facility where it comes from to make sure there’s no gluten traces.

Who reigns supreme? Well, both are exquisite, but if you want to find out the real difference between French versus Italian truffles, make sure to read this.

One of the rarest and most expensive of all luxury foods, Caviar is also one of the most perishable, making proper storage practices imperative to maintaining the best texture and flavors.

From storing and portioning to the right utensils, learn how to cut and serve your favorite cheeses like a pro with our in depth cheese Q and A.

While small-batch artisanal cheeses have their place, industrially made cheese should not be discounted. Within the wide world of cheese, both varieties offer their own set of singularly delicious qualities.

There are two major smoking techniques for salmon – cold smoke and hot smoke. Learn a bit of smoked salmon preservation, an ancient trade.

From raw milk and washed rind to bloomy and hard-paste, the world of cheeses can be overwhelming at times. For tips, consult our complete list of cheese varieties to understand how to classify and talk about cheese like a pro.

If you’re lucky enough to have some truffle leftovers, there’s a number of delicious things you can make. We give you ideas for you prized truffle pieces!

If you’ve never cooked your own lobster tails at home, you’re missing out. Our no-fail cooking methods and techniques for lobster tails make it a walk in the park.

Cheese is not only a delicious and versatile ingredient in the kitchen; it's also an integral part of a well-varied and wholesome diet.

Tips and tricks to help you enjoy delicious crab legs! Follow our instructions and you’ll be cracking into these meaty beauties in no time.

Throughout every generation, mankind has been making cheese, developing and perfecting it throughout the centuries. Based on those time-tested practices and traditions, cheese-making has now been elevated to an art form.