2018 White Truffles
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2018 White Truffles
Is it too early to comment on the quality this year? We're going to be in Alba and I'm hoping they will be good or plentiful.
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Re: 2018 White Truffles
I had some last week that were surprisingly very good considering how early it is in the season.
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I've heard that the quality this year is extremely high and will be plentiful. I'll probably end up spending way too much money on them this season
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Thanks, if you're right, you've made my day!
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Had this 4.7oz beauty this past weekend. This far quality excellent.
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Don’t have any trips to Alba planned, but luckily Market Hall in Oakland had one left today. They also have black truffles and they’ll throw in truffle eggs too.
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Sounds good. A friend (Tuscany born and raised, a chef/restaurateur/sommelier/etc., awarded the title of “Cavalieri dell’Ordine della Stella d’Italia” last year) just arrived from Italy bringing a stash of Alba white truffles, with which he will make a pairing menu for me and a few other friends this coming Thursday. The comments above make it difficult to wait.
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Last time I buy them online. I got the same tasteless, crumbly crap.
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Had no intention to buy them but they smelled so great I picked up a couple of ounces for scrambled eggs and Krug for Friday and Saturday brunch.
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I know some folks aren't fans and I haven't called yet to see what they think, but I've had good luck here, urbani running at 35% off through Tuesday.
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Eataly's truffles were supplied by Urbani.b. c@stner wrote: ↑November 23rd, 2018, 6:03 amI know some folks aren't fans and I haven't called yet to see what they think, but urbani running at 35% off through Tuesday.
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Eataly at $5.90 a gram ends up at over $2600 a pound. We got some through an Italian goods purveyor for $2200 in LA.
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R@y.Tupp@+sch wrote: ↑November 21st, 2018, 3:31 pmHad no intention to buy them but they smelled so great I picked up a couple of ounces for scrambled eggs and Krug for Friday and Saturday brunch.
Although she doesn’t eat it, my wife bought some for me. The whites are very tasty, topped-up and rocked simple butter-and-cream spaghetti. Used the black to enhance scrambled eggs for breakfast.
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Good to know, now I just need me some KrugR@y.Tupp@+sch wrote: ↑November 23rd, 2018, 6:13 amEataly's truffles were supplied by Urbani.b. c@stner wrote: ↑November 23rd, 2018, 6:03 amI know some folks aren't fans and I haven't called yet to see what they think, but urbani running at 35% off through Tuesday.

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Re: 2018 White Truffles
Had this two ouncer a few nights back from Sabatinos and it was fantastic!




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Re: 2018 White Truffles
Has anybody tried the truffle creams that Rare wine Co is offering now?
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Robert,Robert M yers wrote: ↑November 27th, 2018, 8:51 pmHas anybody tried the truffle creams that Rare wine Co is offering now?
I've bought everything that was offered today; pasta, white truffle cream, truffle butter and truffle oil. I've been very satisfied with all. You need to use a lot for the best taste. The truffle cream doesn't beak up or evenly spread well on pasta (or maybe there's a technique I don't know), but I love it. It lasts longer than fresh truffles, but not as long as the truffle butter.
I'd say go for it.
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Thanks Warren, I think I will give them a try.
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Just returning from 5 days in Piemonte. The White Truffles this year were superb - everyone I talked to was ecstatic at both the quality and quantity. The standard price from a truffle Hunter was 2 Euros/gram for smaller ones (40 grams or less) and 3 Euros/gram for the big boys.
If anyone visits Piemonte during the season, Bovio in La Morra is a magical place. The truffle is.a fixed price, and they are very generous with the amount. Highly recommended
If anyone visits Piemonte during the season, Bovio in La Morra is a magical place. The truffle is.a fixed price, and they are very generous with the amount. Highly recommended
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quality is great this year. We served them at the restaurant this weekend and it was great fun. I was really impressed.
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Foodies Rejoice as White Truffle Prices Sink: https://www.wsj.com/articles/foodies-re ... lista_pos2
I am noticing some relative benefit in restaurants -- anyone else?
Jonathan
I am noticing some relative benefit in restaurants -- anyone else?
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The experience I've had so far this year has been excellent. Props to the folks at Viaggio in Wayne, NJ for a generous offering at a fair price.
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Re: 2018 White Truffles
Costco has them at $379.99 for 2 oz. Price includes overnight shipping.
https://www.costco.com/Fresh-Italian-Wi ... 48178.html
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Getting some tomorrow for $1290 a pound. Prices are way down....
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I would appreciate pointing in the right direction if anybody finds a deal for an online source, would like to order some for the weekend.
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I am not familiar with this company but 3 oz. for $350 is a great deal.
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Just placed an order from a local source. Never used them before and found them from a restaurant recommendation. $1600/lb white and $1000/lb black winter shipping included. They also had Summer and Burgundy truffles. I will update on quality once used. www.toskatruffles.com
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"This website has been reported as harmful"Jason Crawford wrote: ↑December 6th, 2018, 11:53 amJust placed an order from a local source. Never used them before and found them from a restaurant recommendation. $1600/lb white and $1000/lb black winter shipping included. They also had Summer and Burgundy truffles. I will update on quality once used. www.toskatruffles.com
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Jerry, Is that an available-to-public L.A. source? If so, where?
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After placing an order the owner contacted me to confirm. He also mentioned that most orders were done by phone or Facebook. The website was not current and white truffles were $80 per oz. Being local he delivered the truffles to my house Saturday afternoon. Very good quality.Jason Crawford wrote: ↑December 6th, 2018, 11:53 amJust placed an order from a local source. Never used them before and found them from a restaurant recommendation. $1600/lb white and $1000/lb black winter shipping included. They also had Summer and Burgundy truffles. I will update on quality once used. www.toskatruffles.com
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Urbani end of season 50% off fresh white going on.
Just had some black which were good. Also tried the black(summer)truffle burrata and thought it was pretty tasty.
Just had some black which were good. Also tried the black(summer)truffle burrata and thought it was pretty tasty.
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Thanks for the tip—order placed.b. c@stner wrote: ↑January 7th, 2019, 1:26 pmUrbani end of season 50% off fresh white going on.
Just had some black which were good. Also tried the black(summer)truffle burrata and thought it was pretty tasty.
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Thanks for the heads up. My orders arrived today and are very good. I bought some for my kids, who will be having truffle parties in LA and NYC this weekend. And for myself, of course. I microplaned 6 grams on some mac ‘n cheese to test them. Very aromatic and delicious.b. c@stner wrote: ↑January 7th, 2019, 1:26 pmUrbani end of season 50% off fresh white going on.
Just had some black which were good. Also tried the black(summer)truffle burrata and thought it was pretty tasty.

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