Whole black truffles and white truffles

All About Truffles: What They Taste Like, Where They're From & Why They're So Expensive

black truffleTaylor Markarian
Truffles, the diamonds of the culinary world, have reached cult status among chefs and gourmands thanks to an intoxicating flavor that’s synonymous with luxury. When it comes to harvesting these rich and distinctive tasting fungi, a truffle-hunting dog is a chef’s best friend. In a remarkable symbiotic relationship, a truffle hunter (trifoloa) heads to the woods and follows the trusted [...]