Truffle thieves face paramilitary threat
The Guardian Véronique Fauvier, gendarmerie captain in Nyons, heart of the truffle-producing Vaucluse region, said: "We are carrying out patrols day and night in the remote areas, near the woods. We have a precise map of the areas where the truffles are found. For... The Trouble With Truffles - NYTimes.com By By DAVID JOLLY The holidays in France mean a menu of culinary delights: champagne, foie gras, oysters and truffles, to name just a few. But scarcity has made the lowly fungi supremely expensive. Read more... IHT Rendezvous
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Black truffle hit by global warming
News24 Paris - Scientists said on Tuesday they had proof that climate change was hitting the Perigord blacktruffle, a gourmet delight around the world. Trufflers have long suspected that global warming is affecting Tuber melanosporum - dubbed "the black ... See all stories on this topic » It's white truffle season once again Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines - It's that wonderful time of the year once again when the earthy diamonds in the Alba region in Italy are in bloom. This year, white Truffles cost more than last year at $8,000 per kilo retail. Unfortunately for us, Pinoy lovers of ... See all stories on this topic » |
Olga KiddleOlga founded Totally Truffles in 2010. She is a committed truffle enthusiast who wants to make this delicacy more affordable and to make truffle cultivation more predictable. Archives
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