It is the end of April and the first ripe black summer truffles of the year have started to pop up here in the south of Europe. Hunters have already been looking at weather patterns over the previous 4 months to calculate what kind of yield we might expect. However more than the weather, it […]
If you live in the States, love being outdoors with your dog and are exploring ways to make extra income, then truffle hunting could be the opportunity you are looking for. Truffle hunters have been active for decades in the USA with very little noise and not a lot of fuss. Recently, however, trends across […]
How to find the burgundy truffle (tuber uncinatum)
Here in Europe, new hunters tend to start out looking for black truffles. Once they achieve this, after their initial delight, their thoughts then quickly turn to the prize amongst truffle – the precious white winter or tuber magnatum. Novices are anxious to learn if their dog can locate the valuable white truffles given that […]
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 […]
How to find the black winter truffle and what to do with it in the kitchen
How do you go about finding truffles? First you need to research so you know where exactly to explore This video explains what to research and sets out the tools that will help you.
In the final stage of training you take your truffle dog to the most lilkely truffle spots where you learn to find truffles out in the field. Learn how to distinguish the best potential truffles sites
Most dogs can be trained to find truffles. Jane is a mixed breed but she is smart and learnt quickly. She can sniff out the deepest of white truffles – in fact nothing seems to escape her marvellous nose. She also finds the biggest truffle of the season which weighed in at over half a […]