#Holiday - Happy National Truffle Day!

Contributor: Ansley Ansley


Truffles are worth more than their weight in gold according to the market and the chefs who prize these unusual looking mushrooms. In 2001, the Tuber magnatum truffles sold for $1,000 and $2,200 a pound. Wowza! I'd love to see that check after dinner.



Truffles are difficult to harvest and rare at that. My sources tell me they have to be tracked down with swine. Interesting, but I'm not sure I can convince myself the experience is worth the price tag.

Mushrooms in general are mostly water but they do seem to have high concentrations of vitamins and minerals like niacin, selenium, and potassium. Though, I'm not sure how often you would have to consume them to find out how beneficial they are.

So, now some questions and ticky boxes for you!
Answers (public voting - your screen name will appear in the results):
Do you like mushrooms?
beccawalton
1
Yes!
ginas , Master DarkWolf , DreamWolf , MamaDivine , LaSchwartz , dv8
6
No!
Ansley , Incendiaire
2
Eh, they're alright enough I guess.
.
Have you had the "Truffle Experience"?
Yes! It was awesome.
ginas , Master DarkWolf , DreamWolf , dv8
4
Yes! It was okay/not what I expected.
No and I don't want to, either.
Ansley , Incendiaire
2
No but I think I'd enjoy it!
MamaDivine , LaSchwartz
2
My favorite ways to eat mushrooms are...
Fried
DreamWolf , MamaDivine
2
In sauces - alfredo, spaghetti, brown sauces
ginas , DreamWolf , MamaDivine , LaSchwartz
4
In Asian inspired dishes
ginas , Master DarkWolf , DreamWolf , MamaDivine
4
Raw in salads or dipped in a condiment of choice
ginas , DreamWolf , MamaDivine
3
On pizza
ginas , DreamWolf , MamaDivine , LaSchwartz , mmmmm , dv8
6
Other ways
DreamWolf , MamaDivine , LaSchwartz
3
..
I'm a kitty-cat!
Ansley
1
Total votes: 40 (10 voters)
Poll is closed
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Contributor: Incendiaire Incendiaire
I try to avoid fungus in my diet.
05/02/2012
Contributor: ginas ginas
Quote:
Originally posted by Ansley


Truffles are worth more than their weight in gold according to the market and the chefs who prize these unusual looking mushrooms. In 2001, the Tuber magnatum truffles sold for $1,000 and $2,200 a pound. Wowza! I'd love to see that check ... more
I love mushrooms and truffles
05/02/2012
Contributor: Master DarkWolf Master DarkWolf
Mmm!
05/02/2012
Contributor: DreamWolf DreamWolf
Quote:
Originally posted by Master DarkWolf
Mmm!
Ahhhhhhhhh, am friggin CRAZY for mushrooms!!!!!! ^^
05/02/2012
Contributor: dv8 dv8
I could sure go for a Kobe burger with truffles followed by some truffle vanilla ice cream.
06/03/2012