Fifteen Years of Memories
The Oregon Truffle Festival extends the holiday season, celebrating Oregon white and black truffles during Oregon’s mild Winters. The gift of lasting memories is palpable. While new participants come from the world over, many return annually, making it a reunion. Here we’ve compiled some favorite images from festivals old and new.
This year’s Joriad finalists from left to right: Falco, a Lagotto Romagnolo and his owner Michael Chang; Vodka, Dutch Sheperd and her owner Jenny Thorp; Joey, a Field Labrador and her owner Ava Chapman; Flint, a Cocker Spaniel Mix and her owner Anita Yee; Cinnamon Rose, an English Sheperd and her owner James Taylor – Photo by David Barajas
Joey and her owner Ava Chapman – 2020 Joriad Winner. Photo by David Barajas
Duck Confit was the glorious entrée at the post truffle hunt luncheon hosted by Iris Vineyards – Photo by David Barajas
It is exciting for everyone when a truffle is found! – Photo by David Barajas
An idylic scene at the post truffle foray luncheon hosted by Antiquum Farm. – Photo by Anne Chen
Roasted Venison with Oregon Black Truffle Risotto at Antiquum Farm. – Photo by Anne Chen
2020 Grand Truffle Dinner chefs and assistants working together to prepare an epic feast. – Photo by Kathryn Elsesser
Plating the Tetela with Mole Coloradito and Oregon White Truffles by chefs Norma Listman & Saqib Keval of Masala y Maiz in Mexico City. – Photo by Kathryn Elsesser
Grand Truffle Dinner Chefs Saqib Keval and Norma Listman talk about their second course: Tetela with Mole Coloradito and Oregon White Truffles – Photo by Kathryn Elsesser
Chef Ben Jones’ Pan-Roasted Alaskan Weathervane Scallop made for a memorable third course at the Grand Truffle Dinner. – Photo by Kathryn Elsesser
Guests enjoying each other, beautiful food, and wine at the Grand Truffle Dinner. – Photo by Kathryn Elsesser
Wine tasting at the Oregon Truffle Marketplace is an excellent time to learn about Oregon wines, including Brigadoon being poured here. – Photo by Kathryn Elsesser
This Cooking Demonstration at the Marketplace was extra fun with Chef Emily Lesiak. See the next photo in line for full creation. – Photo by Kathryn Elsesser
Chef Emily Lesiak puts the final touch of fresh Oregon truffles on her demo dish: Creamy Truffled Polenta with Pecorino & Roasted Butternut Cream Sauce and Oregon Black Truffle
The Truffle Dog Demo is a chance to see a truffle dog at work – in an urban setting. She’s on it! – Photo by Kathryn Elsesser
Weekend guests enjoy a Sparkling Brut Rose from Willamette Valley Vineyards at Treasures of Earth and Sea on Valentine’s evening. – Photo by Reagon Kastner
Food is Love! – Photo by Reagan Kastner
The Food is Love! with the seductive and beautiful music of Gypsy Moon. – Photo by Reagan Kastner
Preparing the Chocolate Fondue Fountain for Valentine’s Food is Love! event. – Photo by Reagan Kastner
Chef Mike Delany laid out a beautiful feast for our guests at Adelsheim Vineyard, including this seared duck breast with Oregon white truffles. – Photo by Kayt Mathers
Author Rowan Jacobsen give an educational session on Terroir & Truffles, Sunday, February 16, at the Chehalem Cultural Center. – Photo by Kayt Mathers
Author Rowan Jacobsen and Dr. Charles Lefevre enjoy the February sun in Oregon, and truffles, of course! – Photo by Kayt Mathers
