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How to distinguish between Perigord black truffles and Chinese black truffles

There is nothing intrinsically wrong with Chinese truffles. Consumers simply need to be aware that Chinese black truffles (Tuber sinensis, Tuber indicum and Tuber himalayensis) are a different variety of black truffles than the prized Perigord black truffle (Tuber melanosporum).

Chinese truffles are winter black truffles, which are abundantly available in China, and wholesale for [...]

January 29th, 2012 | Tags: , , , | Category: Luxury Food Articles | Leave a comment

Truffle Recipes: Black Truffle Potato Cakes with Black Truffle Balsamic Vinaigrette

This Jean Louis Palladin recipe for Black Truffle Potato Cakes with Black Truffle Balsamic Vinaigrette boldly features fresh black truffles and has an exquisite presentation. This decadent seven layer “cake” is made by stacking sliced boiled potatoes marinated in black truffle balsamic vinaigrette with alternating layers of thickly sliced black truffles. After baking the stacks long [...]

January 12th, 2012 | Tags: , , , | Category: All Recipes, Black Truffle Recipes | One comment