Comments on: Black Diamonds

By: Pepe Saya Butter and Festive Season Food | Gourmantic

Pepe Saya Butter and Festive Season Food | Gourmantic — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 06:53:45 +0000

[...] a late indulgent night. Or leftover turkey on sourdough and a smear of unsalted butter. And with truffle season almost upon us, if you’ve always wondered what to do with a truffle or the last bit that [...]

By: The Foodie Triangle: Part 2 – Simon Johnson | Gourmantic

The Foodie Triangle: Part 2 – Simon Johnson | Gourmantic — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 23:05:03 +0000

[...] don’t see on display. Seasonal indulgences like Perigord truffles during the Australian summer or Manjimup truffles in winter are a delight to take home. Many a block of foie gras was enjoyed with a bottle of [...]

By: Périgord Truffles from Tasmania | Gourmantic

Périgord Truffles from Tasmania | Gourmantic — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 06:06:30 +0000

[...] have previously compared black truffles from Périgord in France to Manjimup truffles in Western Australia so as home truffle enthusiasts, we were keen to put the Tasmanian cousin to the [...]

By: Condom, Armagnac, Foie Gras and Truffles | Gourmantic

Condom, Armagnac, Foie Gras and Truffles | Gourmantic — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 13:11:37 +0000

[...] I fold the road map in half, and spot the regions of Quercy and Perigord, celebrated for their first rate tuber melanosporum or truffles. These rare culinary delicacies grow under ten to thirty year old oak trees, underneath a bare patch of soil with little or no vegetation, and can be found as deep as 25 centimetres between November and March. The art of truffle hunting requires special skills. Truffle hunters are usually accompanied by a highly trained dog or pig in detecting truffle aroma. Once the animal picks up the scent and begins digging into the ground, the hunter uses all his stamina to hold the animal back and distract it with a small morsel while he picks up the subterranean fungus. Truffles are used in a variety of dishes and have been mentioned in cookery back in ancient Roman times. We are yet to sample these delicacies, rightly referred to as culinary black diamonds. [...]

By: Simon Johnson Sale, Alexandria | Gourmantic

Simon Johnson Sale, Alexandria | Gourmantic — Sat, 01 May 2010 08:14:17 +0000

[...] 2 – Simon Johnson What to Do With a Truffle Photo Essay: A Foodie’s Shopping Expedition Black Diamonds: Comparing Comparing Périgord and Manjimup Truffles Easter Food [...]