Jabba 18389 Report post Posted January 20, 2014 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! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marriedbutnotdead 3844 Report post Posted January 20, 2014 I tried it once when I was at Atlantis in the Bahamas, I was not impressed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roamingguy 300292 Report post Posted January 20, 2014 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bhalden 150 Report post Posted January 20, 2014 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meg O'Ryan 266444 Report post Posted January 20, 2014 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! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunValerie 8573 Report post Posted January 20, 2014 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest c**io**m7 Report post Posted January 21, 2014 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!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jabba 18389 Report post Posted January 21, 2014 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? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
renegade 11027 Report post Posted January 21, 2014 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 ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest S*rca****sid Report post Posted January 22, 2014 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? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jabba 18389 Report post Posted January 24, 2014 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest S*rca****sid Report post Posted January 24, 2014 Why are truffles invited to all the parties? Because he's a fungi! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites