tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1195036990155736213.post6908350962126198395..comments2023-10-16T00:02:06.656+11:00Comments on Fare Dinkum : The Scent of the Black TruffleGeorge Biron http://www.blogger.com/profile/03592491708632830206noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1195036990155736213.post-12848100408362092622008-06-24T07:39:00.000+10:002008-06-24T07:39:00.000+10:00I loved reading your truffle piece in Epicure. Hop...I loved reading your truffle piece in Epicure. Hope to read more of your work there in the future. I have only ever had one truffle flavoured mouthful in my life to date - I guess that means I have yet another reason to live, in anticipation of the next :)GShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963643826578219126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1195036990155736213.post-43360287050786413392008-06-17T08:36:00.000+10:002008-06-17T08:36:00.000+10:00Hello Gobblerthe truffle world is indeed populated...Hello Gobbler<BR/>the truffle world is indeed populated by many varieties, at the time of innoculation sometimes rogue species are present that may form an association. It would be interesting to take a sample to an expert for a good look under a microscope. As far as i know there has not been a succesful planned cultivation of the white Alba [tuber magnatun pico] which is one of the reasons it is so expensive. But thats what they said about the Perigord truffle not that many years ago and the French have been doing that for decades. I know that I will be putting in trees this year.<BR/>I had some black from Tasmania last year and it was really excellent. I also learned this week that there may be many different truffles under the same tree with maturity of each coming at different times. But its the aroma and flavour thats so exciting especially here as I thought it was not cold enough in this locality,George Biron https://www.blogger.com/profile/03592491708632830206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1195036990155736213.post-48562122376484642002008-06-16T22:58:00.000+10:002008-06-16T22:58:00.000+10:00G'day George-I have used a truffle here that has e...G'day George-I have used a truffle here that has emerged from the roots of some Spanish Hazelnut trees that were planted about 15 years ago. What interests me about your post is that notion of the Alba truffle not handling the heat very wel which is what these truffles did also.<BR/>I used them with eggs, pasta & risotto, freshly shaved, their contact with a mild warmth released a burst of ofalcatory frission & excitement.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1195036990155736213.post-75784243382401710602008-06-12T17:42:00.000+10:002008-06-12T17:42:00.000+10:00Thanks Jack they will be on the menu for as long a...Thanks Jack they will be on the menu for as long as the season lasts possibly a month or more, also making masses of truffled duck confit for later, This is the best way that I have found for keeping them,-hiding in the flavour of the duck fat added after the temperature drops bellow 70 degrees C then vacuuming them with the fat.George Biron https://www.blogger.com/profile/03592491708632830206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1195036990155736213.post-90972134372985057202008-06-11T18:37:00.000+10:002008-06-11T18:37:00.000+10:00George, I think I can smell them from here! (and I...George, I think I can smell them from here! (and I'm in St Kilda)Very exciting. <BR/>Make sure you let us know when they are on your menu!<BR/>JackJackie Middletonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16097430040613398754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1195036990155736213.post-88375316967811919332008-06-11T08:17:00.000+10:002008-06-11T08:17:00.000+10:00I enjoy your blog - I learn little bits and pieces...I enjoy your blog - I learn little bits and pieces that one usually can only glean by standing at the door to a professional kitchen.<BR/><BR/>This post also brings a sensual experience and was absolutely delightful to read. <BR/><BR/>It appealed to something that I rarely share with others - my sense of smell, which can arouse experiences of which I have no memories.grocerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13860154539429230909noreply@blogger.com