Culinary Chronicles

Oktoberfest and The Origin of Spaetzle

The Draeger Family is deeply rooted in our German heritage. If you haven’t already read the tale, Draeger’s founder, Gustave Draeger, came to America in 1903 from Stettin, Prussia. With him he brought his willingness to work and a potato salad recipe. It is from such simple roots that our ever-epicurious family evolved into the…

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spaetzle in a white bowl
hot dogs

Get Into The Spirits

Get Into The Spirits: Plan A Spootakular Soirée Tips for hosting an adult Halloween party we know will leave your guests howling for more. Select Your Theme The first step of party planning is to select a theme. Are you hosting a t

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bartlett pears

Draeger’s Guide to Pears

It’s the pear-fect season for a sweet, juice piece of fruit! Learn a little more about the types of pears Draeger’s has to offer. Side Note: Why is it that we only see duck confit legs? Duck breast

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How To Set a Formal Table

Formal table settings are an art form that we rarely get to enjoy in our fast-paced lives today. Dinner in front of the television or eaten hurriedly in the driver’s seat of a car have become more ubiquitous as society

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turducken

Turducken Instructions

Preheat the oven to 225°F. Temperature control is critical since the turducken is so massive it has to be cooked slowly at a low temperature to prevent burning the outside before the interior is cooked. Using an oven thermometer is highly re

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fresh butter, cocoa powder and cocoa beans on the wooden cutting board

The Secret Ingredient is Always Chocolate

Every good baker has a few tricks up their sleeve; using a wildly sumptuous chocolate for baking is one that might be easily overlooked. Draeger’s Director of Bakery Amy Ginger: “it’s about quality and flavor profile. These chocolatiers craft true nuanced flavo

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cherries

Buyers Notes

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