Truffles!

Kaitlin and I went to the presentation on the history of truffles at the McCutchen House. It was interesting and so so delicious! Some of the information I already knew, like how people hunt truffles by letting pigs sniff them out, but I didn't know that it was only female pigs, because the truffles smell like a male pig's pheromones. Now, people are using dogs to hunt truffles. There are a few different types of truffle, some light, some dark. Truffles come from France and Italy. They are insanely expensive and don't last very long. They have a very unique flavor and can be incorporated into many dishes. We had a sample of truffle soup - one of the best things I have ever tasted! Truffles inspired the chocolate truffle, a bite size smooth chocolate covered in cocoa powder. You can find chocolate truffles almost anywhere, the recipe varies greatly, but people love the taste. I definitely recommend trying chocolate truffles, and if you get the chance to sample a true truffle or truffle dish, do it!