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Hannah Abaffy

Hannah Abaffy

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Working in the hospitality industry for well over a decade, Chef Hannah Abaffy has held every position available in a restaurant kitchen. From line cook to executive pastry chef, she calls on her ten-plus years of work in the field and her culinary degree to write about our gourmet ingredients and craft informational articles and blog posts that will help you elevate everything from a wedge of cheese to a lobe of foie gras.

From working with food every day to writing about it, Hannah is now a contributing author for Gourmet Food Store, along with her work helping restaurants develop recipes and craft menus and running her award-nominated food history blog Milk and Honey.

Informational Articles

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Foie Gras Nutrition Facts
Foie Gras Nutrition Facts

This luxurious food is rich in all aspects – it contains a very high amount of saturated fat. Read more about foie gras nutrition and indulge responsibly!

Buying Foie Gras
Buying Foie Gras

What do you need to look for when you’re buying foie gras? We go into it with this manual on selecting lobes, pates, blocs, and more.

How is Foie Gras Made?
How is Foie Gras Made?

We go into the techniques and processes of foie gras production, and what it takes to produce these silky and delicious livers.

Foie Gras Preparation
Foie Gras Preparation

Learn how to do it like the pros with this easy-to-follow foie gras preparation guide, including info on storing, cleaning and de-veining your exquisite foie gras.

Grades Of Foie Gras
Grades Of Foie Gras

Foie gras is graded according to the size, color, and texture of the lobe. Find out what to look for when buying and selecting foie gras.

Types Of Foie Gras
Types Of Foie Gras

Not all foie gras comes from the same animal, and even if it does, there are several types of foie gras that are produced. Read up to learn all there is to know about foie.

Storing Foie Gras
Storing Foie Gras

You bought yourself some foie gras, now what? We teach you how to properly store your foie gras so it maintains its freshness.

History Of Foie Gras
History Of Foie Gras

With origins hailing back to the ancient Egyptians through the Roman Empire all the way to today, foie gras has gone from obscure to renowned.

Cooking Foie Gras
Cooking Foie Gras

Cooking with foie gras is not only delicious, but also actually one of the simplest things you can do in the kitchen. Here are our tips and tricks for foie gras dishes.

Foie Gras Wine Pairing
Foie Gras Wine Pairing

There are a few fast and loose rules for pairing wine and foie gras, but we give you a guide to enhance the flavor of foie gras with the perfect wine.

Pate vs Foie Gras
Pate vs Foie Gras

They are most definitely not the same thing, and every foodie worth his sea salt should know the difference. We break it down for you.

The 8 Families of Cheese
The 8 Families of Cheese

With all cheese being made from the same base ingredient, milk, how can there be such a diverse range of tastes and textures? Find out!

How to Make Pate at Home
How to Make Pate at Home

A few basic tools, a good quality fresh lobe of foie gras, and you’ll be on your way to whipping up a luxuriously silky smooth pate.

Macarons vs. Macaroons
Macarons vs. Macaroons

One letter, a world of difference! Discover what is the difference between pretty-pastel macarons and pointy coconut macaroons. 

Duck Fat 101
Duck Fat 101

Versatile, delicious, and packed with robust meaty flavor, duck fat is the well-seasoned chef's secret to seasoning well.

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