As someone who cooks by the calendar, I’ve always wondered why strawberries and corn on the cob are socially acceptable any time of year, while duck is so often perceived as food for fall and winter.

As someone who cooks by the calendar, I’ve always wondered why strawberries and corn on the cob are socially acceptable any time of year, while duck is so often perceived as food for fall and winter.

Ducks are popular in many cultures for their eggs, feathers, and meat. They have been domesticated for these items for at least 4,000 years. Like chicken and turkey, duck is a type of meat called ...