A Bad Truffle Harvest in Oregon?

Laura McCandlish reports on a trip to the Oregon Truffle Festival and a depressing truffle harvest in Oregon which was apparently caused by a cold snap in December which damaged the truffles just as they were starting to ripen.

Wild Mushroom Risotto With Shaved Oregon Black Truffle

After stocking up on wild mushrooms and truffles at the Monterey Market in Berkeley, Alpha Cook has posted a recipe for wild mushroom risotto with shaved Oregon black truffle.

Scrambled Eggs with Oregon White Truffles

Erika Kerekes also yesterday  included the important (if you live in LA) announcement that fresh Oregon truffles are now available at the Santa Monica Farmers Market (in her Erika’s kitchen blog).

Adventures in Oregonian Truffleland

Laura McCandlish published an article on truffle hunting and truffle hunting dogs in Oregon in The Oregonian online. Laura also reported on last year’s Oregon Truffle Festival in her BaltimOregon blog as well as posting a recipe for Roasted Carrot Salad with Sherry Dressing, Goat Cheese and White Truffles.

Oregon Black Truffle and Black Himalayan Truffle

Bryan Beneke published a nice photo on his blog GastroKitchen of an Oregon Black Truffle and Black Himalayan Truffle side-by-side.