Oregon Truffles


Photo courtesy of Oregon Truffle Festival



“In the rarified world of truffles, Oregon is known as the premier center of research and expertise outside of Europe.”

Who’d have guessed? We’re talking Eugene Oregon specifically, a mere 40 miles north from my home. There are a variety of events scheduled, for the well-heeled anyway: Cultivation Seminar; Growers' Forum; Truffle Dog Training – which is of particular interest to me. My black dog has a keen sense of smell and is pretty smart (of course). I could train my big boy but he’d scarf down any truffles he found – he eats orange sections for heavens sake.

I’ve read my share of the “A Year in Provence” genre and the subject of truffles get a lot of ink. But to date I have not tasted one. That is about to change. There is one event in my price range, for $20 I get truffles tastings, wine tastings, and a commemorative wine glass.

I’ll let you know. I may have found my calling.

http://www.oregontrufflefestival.com/news.html

Comments

Ronda Laveen said…
Truffles in Eugene, Oregon? I had no idea! I'm about 6 hours south in Redding, CA. Hope you have a great truffle time.
Thu Jan 07, 10:41:00 PM
Rinkly Rimes said…
I have only tasted a truffle once and I was surprised at how terrific it was. But I don't think I'll ever be rich enough to taste another.
Fri Jan 08, 03:10:00 AM
Janice said…
A dog that likes orange sections...Ha! That's a good one. Happy truffle hunting.
Fri Jan 08, 09:50:00 AM
Jen said…
I don't think I have had truffles, the chocolate kind yes but not these. When I lived in WA we had morels growing in our backyard, it was heaven.
Fri Jan 08, 11:28:00 AM
lettuce said…
i've had things with truffle sauce once or twice (the cheaper variety no doubt) - they are yummy. But still - hard to believe how much some people pay for some of them
Sat Jan 09, 03:47:00 AM
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