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Summer black truffle taste profile and pairing suggestions

Summer black truffles are at the height of the season!  This article addresses how to enjoy summer truffles to the fullest.

The most important thing to remember when using black summer truffles in recipes is that these truffles are NOT the same as winter black truffles or winter white truffles.  Summer truffles have a much milder [...]

Tips for Handling and Preparing Summer Black Truffles

We love summer truffles for their versatility and affordability. At only a fraction of the cost of Alba white truffles or Perigord black truffles, summer truffle mushrooms can be used quite generously, complementing a wide variety of recipes. Summer black truffles can generally be substituted for Burgundy truffles, since both varieties are best served cold [...]

Highlights from San Francisco NASFT Fancy Food Show

I’ve been attending the NASFT Fancy Food Show since I was a child. My great Uncle was in the candy business (we called it the candy show back then) and always got my family in for a day of total indulgence!  

Now, we attend the Fancy Food Show with a different agenda. Though I always [...]

Wall Street Journal covers the Black River Caviar story

Earlier this year, the Wall Street Journal published an article about Black River Caviar’s amazing success story.  The article, titled, “Caviar Dreams, In the quest to replicate the richness of wild caviar, one aquaculture farm in Uruguay is perfecting the product”, details how Black River Caviar began.  

The business plan was created decades ago, and [...]

Interesting review of Hudson Valley Foie Gras Farm

I just read the article below with keen interest.  

Though I was certainly already aware of Hudson Valley’s humane practices, including that all of their products are certified “cage free”, I was interested to hear all the details of a totally neutral party’s experience.  Hudson Valley Foie Gras welcomes people to visit the farm anytime, [...]