Plant based diets are increasing in popularity around the world. Studies have shown that limiting or eliminating meat from your diet has a number of benefits. These include fewer cases of obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. Vegetarians have a wide variety of grains, seeds, nuts, fruits…
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Truffles are a very unique and sought-after ingredient in the culinary world. Their species is extremely diverse, and they thrive in specific environments around the globe. We know that different species of truffles partner with a favoured species of tree. Throw in the right stable…
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As well as providing us with a rich aroma and robust flavour for our foods, truffles are also an important part of our world’s ecosystems. Research conducted by scientists and professors over the past 25 years has outlined the role these delicious fungi plays in…
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They’re both fungi, they’re both delicious, and they both go in similar dishes. So what’s the difference between a mushroom and a truffle? Aren’t they pretty much the same thing? Well, not really! Here’s why. Rarity The biggest difference is the scarcity of truffles…
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When just a few shavings of truffle can cost hundreds of dollars, it’s no wonder many ask why these fancy fungi are so expensive!Truffles are considered a delicacy all over the world and are also the most expensive food worldwide. In fact, a one kilo…
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So, March! Two weeks in, and we’ve already celebrated some of its most fun holidays—my favorite of which is the International Pancake Day on the 4th, because, really, what sort of weirdo doesn’t like pancakes? This month, however, also marks the last month of black…
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Ah, truffle questions—I get plenty of them. Most of the time, it all starts with “Why so expensive?” Well, let me tell you: truffles were once a delicacy worshipped by royalty for their healing purposes. For years, the common population was never given the opportunity to…
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With prices that can go as high as $2,000 per pound, it’s almost impossible to think of another food item that’s more valuable than truffles. They have that earthy aroma and taste – the wonders of which have been spoken about throughout human history. The…
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Truffles rank among today’s highly sought-after commodities. Some claim its earthy flavor to be what draws them in, while others argue it’s the sensual appeal of its smell that turns them on. We already know that even the smallest truffle shaving can have the most…
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A few years ago, a casino mogul from Macau bid $330,000 for a pair of white truffles weighing a total of 2.87 pounds. Prior to that, he paid the same amount for a 3.3-pound white truffle unearthed in Tuscany. These are the most expensive truffles…
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