Everything About Chicken: Cooking with Ariane Daguin

Join us for a unique and interactive workshop with Ariane Daguin, French cooking maven and founder of D’Artagnan Foods. This hands-on class will provide you with the skills and knowledge to become an expert on chicken cookery!

Learn how to choose a wholesome poultry and master the essential techniques for breaking it down. From separating the wings and thighs to deboning the breast, you'll gain confidence in handling poultry and understand the different cuts used in various culinary preparations.

Then, learn step-by-step three different ways to cook all of the parts! We will cover roasting techniques, how to stew in a basquaise style, and searing and braising a juicy breast stuffed with pesto!

Finally, you'll have the opportunity to savor the fruits of your labor as we enjoy eating the finished dishes together!

No matter your culinary background, this workshop is suitable for beginners and serious cooks alike. Come on down to AOOA for a fun and educational workshop that will elevate your cooking skills!

Light refreshments will be served. Space is limited, please register in advance! Ages 16+

About the instructor: Ariane Daguin was born into a world of great food in Gascony, in the Southwest of France. She was an expert at deboning ducks, rendering duck fat, preparing terrines and cooking the game birds her grandfather hunted by the time she was ten. Ariane launched D’Artagnan in 1985 as the first purveyor of meats in the U.S. devoted to natural, sustainable and humane production. And in her spare time, she oversees the production of the artisanal liqueurs in AOOA’s distillery.