We have good news … and not-so-good news. White truffles are back! But this year the season is off to a rough start. Weather conditions have resulted in a poor harvest, so there are fewer truffles to satisfy the market. Many of the truffles are not even leaving Italy. The result, of course, is that any…
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Garlic & Black Truffle Mashed Potatoes
This recipe is inspired by the classic Joël Robuchon mashed potato recipe which calls for equal parts potato and butter. Garlic cloves slow-cooked in duck fat are added, along with a generous amount of black truffle butter for intensely earthy and rich potatoes. Ingredients 2lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks 8-12…
Saucy Series X: Bechamel Mornay
Welcome to guest blogger Deana Sidney of Lost Past Remembered, a blog dedicated to discovering, replicating and adapting historic recipes. In this saucy series she demystifies one of the cornerstones of classic French cuisine: the mother sauces. Sauce Béchamel Mornay I discovered Filet of Sole Verdi when I read a description of it that made me…
Spread the Love! Our Truffle Butter & Iman
We already knew the Barefoot Contessa Ina Garten uses our white truffle butter in her tagliaterre recipe and recommends it on TV and in her books. Thank you, Ina! But we were surprised to learn that supermodel Iman loves it too! It is listed in the March issue of Elle Decor as one of the 12…