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Gourmet Food Store’s ultimate guide to truffles, with all you ever needed and wanted to know about this aromatic mushroom. Enter the world of one of the most expensive and sought ingredients, including its history, how truffles are found, and the most basic definitions: what are truffles? Plus, how to serve and cook with truffles, and what to pair them with, and an in-depth look into types of truffles, the difference between white and black, winter and summer, and nutrition, calories and the best way to buy and select truffles.
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How Much Are Truffles?

Rare, luxurious truffles are a fleeting seasonal treat. A short season, small supply and an unpredictable hunting method makes their cost high and variable.

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What is Truffle Butter?
What is Truffle Butter?

Truffle is a great companion to many other ingredients, and pairs wonderfully with simple, high-quality butter. Find out how truffle butter is made.

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What Is A Truffle?
What Is a Truffle?

Truffles are a part of the mushroom family – in this case, an underground mushroom which grows under the earth, rather than on top. Find our all you wanted to know about truffles here!

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Using Truffle Leftovers
Using Truffle Leftovers

If you’re lucky enough to have some truffle leftovers, there’s a number of delicious things you can make. We give you ideas for you prized truffle pieces!

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Types of Truffles Explained
Types of Truffles

Although the white truffle from Alba and the black truffle from Perigord are the most-known varieties, there are actually several types of truffles available. Read on to find out more.

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Truffle Specialty Products Explained
Truffle Specialty Products Explained

Find out the difference between truffle oil and truffle concentrate and learn more about the different truffle specialty products available on the market.

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Preserved Truffles
Preserved Truffles

Because the fresh truffle season is so short, and truffles are so perishable, sometimes smaller, more irregular truffles are preserved. Find out how.

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Pairing Wine & Truffles
Pairing Wine and Truffles

Ever wonder what to serve with fresh truffles? We give you the ultimate guide to pairing wine and truffles so you get it right every time.

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History Of Truffles
History Of Truffles

Truffles as a prized luxury ingredient go back as far as the ancient Egyptians, who ate them with goose fat. Intrigued? Discover the fascinating history of truffles!

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Grading Truffles
Grading Truffles

Once a truffle hunter is lucky enough to find truffles, the grading process begins, which classifies truffles by size, texture, and more.

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Fresh Truffles Buying Guide
Fresh Truffles Buying Guide

Buying fresh truffles can be an intimidating endeavor – and an expensive one that you want to get right. We give you tips on how to buy fresh truffles.

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French vs Italian Truffles
French vs Italian Truffles

Who reigns supreme? Well, both are exquisite, but if you want to find out the real difference between French versus Italian truffles, make sure to read this.

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Cooking With Truffles
Cooking With Truffles

There are endless delicious ways to cook with truffles (so many entire cookbooks have been written on the subject). We give you a few ideas to try at home.

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Buying Truffles
Buying Truffles

Ready buy your first truffle? There are a few consideration to keep in mind when buying truffles, so read this article first!

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Allure Of Truffles
Allure Of Truffles

What’s the big deal with truffles? What makes people so crazy about them? Join us as we explore the fascination with this unassuming, look into its aphrodisiac reputation, and uncover its mysteries.

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