Truffles are among the most exciting, extravagant, seasonal ingredients a chef or home cook can find. But because of the ingredient’s seasonality, short lifespan and high cost, most of us don’t ever ...

It is autumn in Tuscany. Francesco Ventroni, a truffle hunter, steps through a burnt-orange and amber-colored wood, scattering the leaf litter with his feet. His dogs bound ahead. But the little ...

How would you describe the taste of a truffle? Of course there are some subtleties unique to certain varieties, but generally speaking, you might say it’s umami, earthy, rich, nutty and/or spicy in ...

A winter escape to France’s Dordogne reveals truffle season at its peak—black Périgord truffles, medieval villages, Michelin-starred dining and a slower, richer way to travel. Think “a winter holiday, ...