My first gastronomic bucket list item. White truffles are one of the most expensive ingredients ($2,000/pound) on the planet. And I want to say I've had it. I'm not sure I'll like it, but I must try it someday. I've never even had black truffles, but I want the expensive white ones.
Why are the white ones so expensive? Because they are only available two months out of the year. They are from a special part of Italy and must be sniffed out by specially trained pigs (yes pigs).
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I didn't even know there were different types of truffle, you learn something new everyday! I recently tried truffle as shavings on top of mushroom risotto, I think I liked it haha but it was a little overpowering.
ReplyDeleteThe only kind of truffles I've eaten are the chocolate candy kind, and they are delicious!
ReplyDeleteI don't think I've ever tried a truffle. I believe they taste really earthy though.
ReplyDeleteI have not had a truffle, except for the chocolate ones. I think it would be fun to experience eating a white truffle, awfully expensive, but fun!
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I've had truffle oil, but not sure I've really had much of the real thing. It's a very rich ingredient. Apparently not only in taste... Elle @ Erratic Project Junkie
ReplyDeleteI've had truffle oil, but not sure I've really had much of the real thing. It's a very rich ingredient. Apparently not only in taste... Elle @ Erratic Project Junkie
ReplyDeleteYes, I've eaten black truffles. I wasn't very impressed although everyone I know raves about the flavour. I found it very disappointing.
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I haven't had a truffle like those. I've picked Mushrooms like morels, giant puffballs, shaggy mane, bear tooth claws, and lobster mushrooms.
ReplyDeleteBut I can say I've ate chocolate truffles before.
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I've never had any kind of truffles but I have heard great things about them.
ReplyDeleteI have never had a truffle and I'm not even sure what they are. But I must say, that picture does not encourage me to want to try them either. haha
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