Duke's Blog
How to Serve Bottarga: A Step-by-Step Guide to Slicing, Shaving & Grating
Learn how to serve bottarga like a pro: when to shave it thin, when to grate it over pasta, how much to use, and the best pairings.
Non-Alcoholic Pairings for Caviar & Bottarga: A Zero-Proof Guide
Discover the best non-alcoholic drinks to pair with caviar, bottarga, and uni—from sparkling water to kombucha and green tea. A zero-proof pairing guide.
Bottarga Esmeralda: A Spotlight on the Caviar of the Mediterranean
Meet Bottarga Esmeralda, our whole-lobe wild-caught mullet roe — the caviar of the Mediterranean. What it is, how to use it, and the classic pasta.
How to Host a Gourmet Brunch: A Caviar & Bottarga Menu
Host an unforgettable gourmet brunch at home with caviar pearls, bottarga, and easy elevated recipes — a relaxed menu, drinks, and plating guide.
How Much Caviar & Bottarga Per Person? A Serving-Size Guide
How much caviar and bottarga per person? A simple serving-size guide with gram-by-gram portions for tastings, starters, mains and party boards.
What Sake to Drink With Caviar, Bottarga & Uni
A sommelier-style guide to pairing sake with caviar, bottarga, and uni — which styles (sparkling, ginjo, junmai, nigori) best flatter briny, umami-rich seafood.
Anchovy Caviar Pearls: A Spotlight on Eurocaviar Shikrán
Meet Eurocaviar Shikrán Anchovy Caviar Pearls—Cantabrian anchovy umami in delicate spheres. What they are, why they work, and how to use them.
The Art of Aperitivo: Host an Italian Cocktail Hour at Home
Master the Italian art of aperitivo at home — a relaxed guide to hosting an effortless gourmet cocktail hour with bottarga, caviar pearls, and simple bites.
How to Choose a Caviar Alternative: A Buyer's Guide
How to choose a caviar alternative: compare fish-roe pearls, vegan pearls, and bottarga, judge quality, and match each type to the right dish.
Cocktail Pairings for Caviar & Bottarga: A Gourmet Guide
How to pair cocktails with caviar, bottarga & gourmet seafood — vodka martinis, sparkling spritzes & more, plus a quick pairing cheat sheet.
Cooking with Squid Ink: A Spotlight on Poseidon Cuttlefish Ink from Sardinia
Discover Poseidon Cuttlefish Ink from Sardinia: what squid ink tastes like, how to cook nero di seppia pasta and risotto, plus buying tips.
Build a Gourmet Pantry for Effortless, Last-Minute Entertaining
Stock a gourmet pantry with shelf-stable bottarga, caviar pearls, and truffle sauce so you can host beautifully on a moment's notice.