Whether you identify them by shade, season, sight or smell, these sensitive fungi are suffering the effects of climate change – or are they? It’s a controversial topic and whether you believe it to be certainty or conjecture, climate change seems to be having an…
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Racketeering, smuggling, fraud, counterfeiting, armed robbery, bribery, assault, raids, trafficking, extortion, tax evasion, corruption, theft, kidnapping and even murder come to mind when talking about mafia, drug lords and triads – not fungus. But there was a black diamond on the market causing havoc on…
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Truffles are a highly sought-after delicacy around the world by chefs and diners alike. And, as with anything in high demand, there is a price tag to match. But why do these price tags vary so much from year to year and sometimes come in more…
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Summer is in full effect, and what better way to spend it than going truffle picking (and eating)? That’s right. It’s truffle season, and you know what that means: truffles on everything. But the sun is out and the skies are blue, and it’s high time…
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Truffles are a unique flavor, and if you’ve decided tonight is the night you’ll be adding this indulgent ingredient to the dinner menu, you’d better not forget about the wine menu too! Truffles and wine are a beautiful complement to each other and you want…
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If you’ve been thinking about growing your own truffles in your home garden, you wouldn’t be the only one! There has been a spike in people attempting to grow their own delicious truffles, and with that a rise in information online about this DIY topic….
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It all starts with that first indulgent taste of truffle. There is no denying that truffles are one of the most coveted flavours you can find in any corner of the world. Gourmet chefs search far and wide for the best of the best, and…
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Oprah Winfrey is crazy about truffles—it’s actually no secret that she carries truffle salt around with her. Catherine Zeta-Jones washes her hair with a $250 truffle-based shampoo. Master of suspense Alfred Hitchcock once wrote a screenplay with a plot that involves the murder of an…
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Today, Susan Alexander is known as a leading truffle expert, as well as the developer of one of the largest black truffle orchards in America. Living her mission and vision everyday, she continuously aims to grow the finest truffles that nature has to offer and…
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Truffles are a sought-after delicacy worldwide but they are also very difficult to find. They grow under the ground attached to the roots of certain trees, which makes them hard for humans to locate without digging up half the countryside. To make finding good truffles easier,…
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