Tried a Truffle?

[Jabba 18389]

Just curious if anyone has ever tried a true Truffle.

 

This is not the run-of-the-mill store bought chocolate sweet. I'm talking about the fungus thing grown in Tuscany forests:

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truffle

 

What is the appeal of this thing? Is it a dream come true or is it an acquired taste much like anchovies or Caviar?

 

BTW, don't get me started on Caviar. All that's offered in local stores are Lumpfish roe. True Caviar should be Beluga. Yes, I realize what that sounds like - I'm a frigging snob!

[marriedbutnotdead 3844]

I tried it once when I was at Atlantis in the Bahamas, I was not impressed

[roamingguy 300292]

Never had the opportunity to try a truffle...the real ones. But I'd give one a try if the opportunity arose

And years ago I did have caviar, supposedly the real deal, my recollection very salty tasting. The chopped onions and sour cream that was served with them I guess were to cut the saltiness.

My opinion didn't see what all the hype was about. If they were served somewhere again sure I'd eat some, but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat them

RG

[bhalden 150]

Truffles are amazing. They have a sort of earthy-mushroomy flavour and can really compliment the right dish (pasta with a cream sauce, for example). Don't ever buy truffle oil and think it's the same thing though. It's just chemicals that taste sort of like truffles.

[Meg O'Ryan 266444]

If you don't like earthy flavours then truffles are not for you! If you are a mushroom fan, truffles are almost orgasmic. I concur with the evaluation of truffle oil, it's also a major waste of money!

[FunValerie 8573]

I totally love chocolate truffles. I actually like the other truffles, too. Chocolate truffles, cannot be beat. I am totally into chocolate. I might even like that with the other truffles.

[Guest c**io**m7]

I love truffles.

 

One of my favorite uses of summer truffle is shaved onto a wild game meat such as venison or moose. Accompany this with a porcini mushroom sauce and grilled root vegetables... yum!!

[Jabba 18389]

I understand they're horrendously EXPENSIVE. A program I was watching (which prompted this thread) billed one large white truffle at about $5k.

 

Where does one buy this stuff??

While I'm at the mic, where can one buy Beluga caviar in Ottawa?

[renegade 11027]

first head over to Italy or france or even crotia find yourself a truffle sniffing pig and head out into the woods- lol- or go here

 

 

http://www.gourmetfoodstore.com

 

but they are tasty !

[Guest S*rca****sid]

You can buy some caviar at Stolichni deli. They have both sturgeon and salmon.

Beluga is a type of sturgeon, not to be confused with the type of whale.

Imagine trying to milk a whale for it's eggs?

[Jabba 18389]

You can buy some caviar at Stolichni deli. They have both sturgeon and salmon.

Beluga is a type of sturgeon, not to be confused with the type of whale.

Imagine trying to milk a whale for it's eggs?

 

Oooo thanks for this fStop!

Will have to drop by & raid their stock.

[Guest S*rca****sid]

Why are truffles invited to all the parties?

 

 

Because he's a fungi!