Two new species of truffle have been discovered in North America. But how do they taste and what opportunities do they create for the food industry? Known as the diamonds of the kitchen, for their ...

Michigan state University and University of Florida researchers have discovered and named two new truffle species native to the U.S., which could eventually lead to a variety of new uses for the tasty ...

Years ago, someone told me you can find truffles in New Jersey. I was skeptical, but it didn’t seem so far-fetched: these odiferous nuggets of culinary renown grow under oak, pine and other trees (we ...

How would you describe the taste of a truffle? Of course there are some subtleties unique to certain varieties, but generally speaking, you might say it’s umami, earthy, rich, nutty and/or spicy in ...

Pete Wells joins the pack of dogs and humans trying to sniff out these culinary treasures. Wild truffles provoke intense interest in the Pacific Northwest. Outside the region, there is almost no ...