Yes, foie gras is perfectly legal to enjoy in California—as long as it’s shipped from out of state!
So if the season’s festivities aren’t complete without this delicacy, we’ve got you covered. We’ve handpicked a list of trusted producers and online shops that deliver straight to your doorstep. Since restaurants still can’t serve it, your foie gras feast will be a cozy, at-home affair — and that’s not such a bad thing.
Hudson Valley Foie Gras
Get it straight from the source! Located on the East Coast, Hudson Valley Farms has been the first foie gras farm in the United States since 1985 and the renowned producer that supplies restaurants and caterers nationwide. Their selection includes foie gras in every form: mousse, terrine, raw slices for searing, whole foie gras for cooking, and the exquisite Foie Gras au Torchon.
The Torchon of Foie Gras is a perfect holiday-ready treat: cooked sous-vide for the perfect texture and flavor. Simply slice it, plate it and garnish it. You can serve it on toasted bread or brioche with a fig spread or onion confit and add a sprinkle of fleur de sel as a finishing touch.
Pair it with a sweet, rich wine like a Sauternes or late-harvest Riesling to complement its creamy texture and delicate flavor. Champagne is another good option.
For the ultimate indulgence, Hudson Valley Farms offers beautifully deveined fresh foie gras either as individually sealed portions or full lobes, that you can then cook on your own and serve deliciously seared.
Known for their commitment to sustainability, the farm follows the philosophy of “nothing must be spoiled” (everything is good in duck) — so you can also find delicious rillettes, bone broths, and more. Explore their full range of products on their website.
Dufour Gourmet NY
Dufour Gourmet, a family-owned business on the East Coast led by Chef Aurélien Dufour and his wife, offers two artisanal foie gras terrines, one of which is truffled. They also feature a delightful foie gras lover gift box for foie gras enthusiasts, complete with brioche and fig spread.
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Goudy’s French Cuisine
Goudy’s French Cuisine, based in the San Francisco Bay Area, brings a family tradition of charcuterie to their creations. To legally produce and sell foie gras, they opened a kitchen in Colorado. For the holidays, they offer both a classic foie gras mi-cuit terrine. You can also find pieces of gras gras in their pâté périgourdin and duck rillette surprise.
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Frenchery via Nevada Foie Gras
Through Frenchery via Nevada Foie Gras, you can enjoy Canadian Rougié foie gras in various styles, including “au torchon,” “mi-cuit” terrine, and mousse, all at accessible prices.
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Les 3 Petits Cochons
The specialty charcuterie brand founded in 1975 in New York produces French-inspired pâtés, mousses, and charcuterie in small batches. Their foie gras offering includes a range of authentic foie gras bloc or mousse that bring traditional French flavors to the table.
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Simply Gourmand
Simply Gourmand offers a wide array of French gourmet products online, including a selection of Rougie Foie Gras, allowing you to enjoy this delicacy at affordable prices.
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Yummy Bazar
The online grocery store selling products from around the world offers canned foie gras from the Rougié brand.
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