Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Truffles: The Equivalent of Culinary Gold

Whether it is The Black Truffles from the Perigold Region of France or the White Truffles from the Piedmont Region of Italy, there is no greater food indulgence than the truffle. Round, warty and irregular are not often words that infer decadence, greatness and grandeur, but in this case that is quite the opposite. Labeled by the great foodie Brillat-Savarin as the "Diamond of the kitchen," these incredible fungi are the true gems of the Culinary World! These gems of the food world often fetch between $250.00-400.00 per pound and are located using specially trained pigs or dogs. This week Provence Catering will blend two incredible "Guilty Pleasures" into one great dish: Truffle Mac & Cheese! It was one of our wonderful items served at "The Taste & Tour of the Countryside." Rich, cheesy, and gooey flavored to perfection with truffles, this dish is sinful to the end.