White truffle is considered the most expensive food in the world at US$3,600 a pound. In fact, the famous French epicure and gastronome Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin (author of The Physiology of Taste: or Meditations on Transcendental Gastronomy, published in 1825) called it 'the diamonds of the Kitchen.'
Truffles are quite rare and the white ones are even rarer since they are available only in October and November, when they are sniffed out by specially trained pigs.
So, to lucky readers out there, I'll be sharing the Filipino pasalubong tradition of bringing home something special from my recent trip. And this something special is the coveted white truffle - but mind you, bottled J. I'll be going to my favorite the epicerie, the Bon Marche, and bring home a bottle of Fauchon's white truffle oil.
This is top, top quality olive oil that has been infused with white truffles. Most Chefs use this oil sparingly, as a finishing oil, drizzled over a dish like potatoes, pasta, polenta or risotto, even on pizza and eggs. It also goes well with many vegetables (instead of butter) and even on popcorn!
So, how do you get to win this pasalubong from France? All you have to do is read my blog and let me know what your favorite entry is and why. Just post your answer in the comments section below. I will send the truffle oil to you plus my favorite recipes wherever you are. Merci buckets!
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So, to lucky readers out there, I'll be sharing the Filipino pasalubong tradition of bringing home something special from my recent trip. And this something special is the coveted white truffle - but mind you, bottled J. I'll be going to my favorite the epicerie, the Bon Marche, and bring home a bottle of Fauchon's white truffle oil.
This is top, top quality olive oil that has been infused with white truffles. Most Chefs use this oil sparingly, as a finishing oil, drizzled over a dish like potatoes, pasta, polenta or risotto, even on pizza and eggs. It also goes well with many vegetables (instead of butter) and even on popcorn!
So, how do you get to win this pasalubong from France? All you have to do is read my blog and let me know what your favorite entry is and why. Just post your answer in the comments section below. I will send the truffle oil to you plus my favorite recipes wherever you are. Merci buckets!
