Archive for December, 2008

What are Truffles

The truffle is a very valuable as well as highly sought-after edible fruiting part of a certain group of subterranean ascomycete fungi. This category of fungi does belong to the genus Tuber. Every truffle found is ectomycorrhizal and are thus found in close association with the trees. Traditionally these are the “true” truffles but [...]

Culinary Uses of Truffles

The truffles are well known for their culinary usage from around the world. They are well-sought after in almost every posh restaurants from around the world. This is a highly expensive commodity and is preferred by a large number of top rated chefs from around the world. Due to their high price as well as [...]

Finding Truffles

Truffles are anything but easy to find. They are pretty difficult to find and as a result are very expensive. In the year 1994, the black truffles sold reportedly for $350 to $500 per pound. Truffles are anything but easy to find. They are pretty difficult to find and as a result are [...]