
black truffles

The Burgundy Truffle and How to Find It
How to find the burgundy truffle (tuber uncinatum)

How to Make Truffle Oil With Real Truffles
Having made two videos rubbishing commercial truffle oil, it is time to redress the balance and look at how to make a decent oil with real truffles. Be warned, if you are used to shop-bought oil with its enhanced flavour profile – the taste of homemade stuff is far more subtle. But also more fragrant, […]

Video – How to select and buy a top quality black truffle
This video shows you how to get the best black summer truffle for your money. You are buying a premium product, an expensive ingredient so it is worth knowing how to choose wisely. Find out the best time to buy and get all the details about what a great tasting product looks, feels and smells […]

Video -Five Things You Need to Know About Hunting for Summer Truffles
Hunting for summer truffles is easier in many ways than winter truffling. However there are still a number of issues you need to consider. A little preparation is usually all you need to ensure that the hunt goes smoothly. This video runs through some of the areas where hunters may encounter difficulties and also gives […]

Video – How to Find the Black Summer Truffle (Tuber Aestivum)
Found all over Europe and beyond, the black summer truffle is the commonest of all the species. It grows just below the surface of the earth which makes it easy for inexperienced truffle dogs to sniff out. Unfortunately, it is impossible to list exact growth factors as they vary greatly from region to region, however […]

Video – Prince Philip, Truffle Pioneer
Prince Philip’s passion for fine food and travel lead to a love affair with truffles. This spanned 7 decades and culminated in ground-breaking cultivation of black winter truffle orchards when the Duke was in his 90’s. He often used his privilege to gain knowledge from the experts and leaves behind an exciting legacy full of potential for the British Isles

Video – How to Hunt the Black Winter Truffle (tuber brumale)
How to find the black winter truffle and what to do with it in the kitchen

Video – How to make Black Widow Chicken (Roast chicken with black truffle stuffing)
A step-by-step guide on how to make the delicious black widow chicken.

Recipe for Tartufata (Black truffle, mushroom and olive sauce)
This year I decided to start making truffle sauces or pastes that could be used for a snack or an appetizer. Something unusual to serve your friends with a glass of wine or with an aperitif. It would be a lot simpler to make a truffle pasta but I was looking for ways to make […]