Truffles have always been synonymous with luxury — like a Birkin bag for your taste buds. They’re rare, notoriously difficult to find, and command sky-high prices. Traditionally, they required an ...

There's an underground fungus so coveted that people hunt it with specially trained dogs. It sells for thousands of dollars per pound. It transforms simple dishes into gastronomic masterpieces. I'm ...

You've seen it drizzled over everything from French fries to fancy pasta. Truffle oil has become the go-to ingredient for adding a touch of luxury to ordinary dishes. Walk into any restaurant with ...

Valentine’s Day will be here soon, and what could be more over the top to celebrate love than truffles. No, not chocolates, but the musky, heady fungi that are a rare treat — especially if you know ...

More and more people are acquiring a taste for truffles. But how should they be used and how much do you need? "If you're using real truffles, allow about 10 grams per person," says Nikolai Wojtko ...

(via TEDEd) Truffles are one of the world’s most expensive foods— in part because global demand often outstrips supply. And truffles are becoming even more rare and more expensive as deforestation and ...

Truffles may be a delicacy enjoyed around the world, but we owe compliments not only to the chef who prepared the dish, but also the dog who found the truffle. That’s right, dogs around North America ...