Supplier: D'Artagnan Foods
Janalee Redmond
Poultry and meats from D'Artagnan Foods have for many years been the commodity I sought out for very special meals. If you knew where in Washington DC to shop you could find their delicious chickens, wonderful duck, pate and very special sausages. I considered their Green Circle Chicken to be the very best commercially produced bird available, comparable if not superior to any farm fresh chicken.
When I began producing broth I had the mad idea of calling them, since their tasty birds would make tasty broth. To my great surprise, their sales rep was happy to explain the wonderful options available to me, thanks to their size and processing capability. Their philosophy of raising food animals is completely synonymous with that of Brainy Belly. From the D'Artagnan website: "We believe food raised right tastes better."
Continuing from the website: "Before such buzz words existed, and for more than 30 years, D’Artagnan has been committed to free-range, natural production and sustainable, humane farming practices.
"We partner with small farms and ranches that have the strictest standards; to never use added antibiotics or hormones, and sign affidavits to that effect.
"We support these methods so that we can offer you the best-tasting, conscientiously-raised meat possible.
"We are passionate about quality from the farm to your fork, which is why our products hold pride of place in professional and home kitchens alike.
"We educate consumers about the importance of understanding and appreciating how food is raised and harvested."
They are a valuable partner, proudly sharing details of their excellent farming and processing methods as we have pursued certification by The Paleo Foundation and USDA Inspected Production. We are so grateful for their passion and partnership.