November 2017
Though most famous in Europe, Oregon is making a name for itself with this culinary delicacy. Learn the crucial role dogs play in finding the best truffles. Make a list of the most indulgent foods out there, and truffles will likely be near the top. Part of that reputation is due to price. The pungent,…
by Ian McCluskey OPB Nov. 9, 2017 8:30 p.m. | Updated: Nov. 9, 2017 4:39 p.m. | Eugene, Oregon It begins with a snap of the head. A little dog circles, nose to the ground, then turns back. It catches the scent again and snorts. Tiny paws dig in the loose duff. Suddenly, a small white lump is upturned.…
North America’s premier truffle celebration welcomes chefs, speakers and foragers from near and far for two truffle-filled weekends: January 25 – 28, 2018 and February 16 – 18, 2018 Portland, Ore. (November 7, 2017) — The Oregon Truffle Festival, North America’s premier truffle celebration and a nonprofit organization promoting the state’s native truffle industry, announces…
By Matthew Korfhage | Willamette Week “There effectively isn’t a truffle-harvesting industry anywhere else in the United States. Oregon owns the brand.” When it comes to truffles, only Oregon matters. This year, Oregon became the only place in the world to sell both homegrown versions of Old World truffles alongside its own native truffle, when farmer…