Perigord Black Truffles

One of the most elusive gastronomic treats in the world can now be found in East Tennessee--- the famed, rare Perigord Black Truffle. The nubby, round, aromatic fungus is worth hundreds of dollars a pound and grows wild in France. But it has stubbornly resisted commercial production in the New World. Yet, a Greene County, Tennessee man has succeeded where many others have failed. At the start of last truffle season, Dr. Tom Michaels carefully considered a request by WUOT's Ann Lloyd. She wanted to tour his orchard. And he eventually agreed...

Posted by mpowell7 at December 21, 2009 06:35 AM | Links to this post
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