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White Truffles

by chef Rick Starr » Mon Sep 14, 2009 3:22 am

This week we brought in 150g alba white truffles for a charity event. They were only about 75% ripe but were incredible none the less. We also had a starter course featuring the truffles. King crab Risotto with shaved white truffle. The riso was Acquerello. We always have truffles in the house, just never whites this early in the year. We sold the starter for $35 and I was amazed as it was are top selling app. Just thought I would share my Humble experience with a noble mushroom.
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Re: White Truffles

by Mike Filigenzi » Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:34 am

Any idea on how the truffle harvest is shaping up, Rick?
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Re: White Truffles

by Jenise » Mon Sep 14, 2009 12:45 pm

chef Rick Starr wrote:This week we brought in 150g alba white truffles for a charity event. They were only about 75% ripe but were incredible none the less. We also had a starter course featuring the truffles. King crab Risotto with shaved white truffle. The riso was Acquerello. We always have truffles in the house, just never whites this early in the year. We sold the starter for $35 and I was amazed as it was are top selling app. Just thought I would share my Humble experience with a noble mushroom.


The whites aren't usually in until November, right? Sounds like a great course. That said, I think my ultimate use for a white truffle would be shaved over a simple baked potato a la Charlie Trotter. What did you pay per pound?
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Re: White Truffles

by chef Rick Starr » Mon Sep 14, 2009 2:28 pm

Mike Filigenzi wrote:Any idea on how the truffle harvest is shaping up, Rick?

I think the last year to date this has been the greatest run I have ever experienced. It seems as if the seasons are longer and sooner. As the case for alba whites in September. I will keep you updated on when Perigord truffles are available.
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Re: White Truffles

by chef Rick Starr » Mon Sep 14, 2009 2:35 pm

Jenise wrote:
chef Rick Starr wrote:This week we brought in 150g alba white truffles for a charity event. They were only about 75% ripe but were incredible none the less. We also had a starter course featuring the truffles. King crab Risotto with shaved white truffle. The riso was Acquerello. We always have truffles in the house, just never whites this early in the year. We sold the starter for $35 and I was amazed as it was are top selling app. Just thought I would share my Humble experience with a noble mushroom.


The whites aren't usually in until November, right? Sounds like a great course. That said, I think my ultimate use for a white truffle would be shaved over a simple baked potato a la Charlie Trotter. What did you pay per pound?


Yes whites are usually in November, I am always waiting for Spiaggia to run there White Truffle Tasting menu, and that is generally later in the year. Can't agree more with your use for the white truffle. We paid $3.85 a gram.
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