tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post53403136825534954..comments2024-01-20T13:05:05.298+01:00Comments on The trouble with truffles.......: The Black Diamond of the PerigordRob (ourfrenchgarden)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05087218232138304239noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-49655786345180146702009-01-29T21:46:00.000+01:002009-01-29T21:46:00.000+01:00This was so interesting... your picture essay and ...This was so interesting... your picture essay and descriptive comments were marvelous.IlonaGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07035401683506659646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-24020927384995839812009-01-21T16:30:00.000+01:002009-01-21T16:30:00.000+01:00Rob, thank you for the lovely comments, you are v...Rob, thank you for the lovely comments, you are very kind. <BR/><BR/>I so look forward to reading your posts, funny, I never had such a incredible urge to go to France before I started to read your blog.<BR/><BR/>It is on my list, maybe someday....<BR/><BR/>JenRURAL https://www.blogger.com/profile/11871803235521431504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-31211157119392619272009-01-20T23:55:00.000+01:002009-01-20T23:55:00.000+01:00So interesting. I thought pigs were still used to...So interesting. I thought pigs were still used to find truffles, guess they are harder to train to not eat the truffles.Catherine@AGardenerinProgresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001060769253273283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-47503215276577572812009-01-20T19:24:00.000+01:002009-01-20T19:24:00.000+01:00Hi Rob, re your cutting garden comment, I love c...Hi Rob, re your cutting garden comment, I love clemome, but I think that I will get some small starter plants. Beautiful subject matter for photo's.RURAL https://www.blogger.com/profile/11871803235521431504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-56525735566741809452009-01-20T15:43:00.000+01:002009-01-20T15:43:00.000+01:00Rob, I think the allure has to do with the atmosph...Rob, I think the allure has to do with the atmosphere surrounding truffles as well: how they are found, the infinite care which goes into preparing the food which will serve as the "stage setting" for the truffle slices, the wine, the sense of appreciation of it all. And then there is the sublime nature of the truffle itself on top of that.<BR/><BR/>There is an Austrian chef named Sara Wiener who did a series about driving through France, and stopping and cooking with the creators of the most famous French specialties. One of her stops was in Grignan - Drome where she prepared Guinea hen filled with Perigord Truffle Farce. I will never forget that episode.Diana Strinati Baurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152721181032796074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-36721988372120366782009-01-18T19:04:00.000+01:002009-01-18T19:04:00.000+01:00Jen, one of the most appealing things about France...Jen, one of the most appealing things about France is the great markets. This really was a good way to spend Saturday morning.<BR/><BR/>Grace, I really can't describe the smell/taste. It's mushroomy, earthy but much more. If you paste this link you might have more joy.<BR/>http://whatscookingamerica.net/Truffles/OregonTruffles.htm<BR/><BR/>RobRob (ourfrenchgarden)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05087218232138304239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-65339244974000972812009-01-18T18:16:00.000+01:002009-01-18T18:16:00.000+01:00I'm intrigued. I think Victory Garden (TV PBS) did...I'm intrigued. I think Victory Garden (TV PBS) did a segment on this a few years ago. It's quite fascinating how the dog finds them. Please, a brief description of what they smell and taste like. You said it's indescribable but please try for us folks far, far, away from France. <BR/>I'd like to understand the allure. <BR/><BR/>GraceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-85285589840657376622009-01-18T17:14:00.000+01:002009-01-18T17:14:00.000+01:00Are you not living the life that so many of us wan...Are you not living the life that so many of us want to live? <BR/><BR/>What fun that must have been, I can smell the fragrance wafting on the air.....<BR/><BR/>JenRURAL https://www.blogger.com/profile/11871803235521431504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-71468578019436903252009-01-18T15:01:00.000+01:002009-01-18T15:01:00.000+01:00The chap in the pic with the handfulls of truffles...The chap in the pic with the handfulls of truffles was one of many vendors in the room. The scent of truffle was so incredibly strong that you could smell them some 20 yards away outside!Rob (ourfrenchgarden)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05087218232138304239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-1752736561387981642009-01-18T14:33:00.000+01:002009-01-18T14:33:00.000+01:00Rob,If there was ever a reason to go to France in ...Rob,<BR/><BR/>If there was ever a reason to go to France in the winter, this is it! <BR/><BR/>My husband and I are sitting here coveting those truffles! The Black Perigord is our favorite. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing this! :-)<BR/><BR/>CameronF Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14558874651743241988noreply@blogger.com