I Went on a Bucket List Truffle Hunt in France and Discovered So Much More Than the Delicacy

I Went on a Bucket List Truffle Hunt in France and Discovered So Much More Than the Delicacy

No need to dig for a truffle hunting adventure — follow your nose in France.Photo by Marianne LougeAs a cook and an avid diner, I’ve become a little fixated on seeing where my food comes from. I’ve been fishing for halibut and salmon in Alaska, tasted my favorite bubbly in Champagne, walked the immense Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese caves in Parma, Italy, and visited a duck farm in New York’s Hudson Valley to see what the controversial foie gras pro…

I Went on a Bucket List Truffle Hunt in France and Discovered Unexpected Treasures Beyond the Delicacy

In the heart of France’s lush countryside, a quest for one of the world’s most coveted culinary treasures took an unexpected turn. What began as a pursuit of the elusive black truffle – often dubbed “black diamond” of the gastronomic world – quickly evolved into a rich journey through tradition, culture, and community. This article [...]