About Italian Food: Talking About Truffles

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Italian Food Italian Food Quick/Easy Recipes Le Basi Classic Recipes From Kyle Phillips, your Guide to Italian Food It is that time of year, and they said on the news today that the prolonged drought we have had has not harmed what truffles have grown, which is a good thing. However, it has considerably reduced their number, which means that white truffles are much more expensive this year than they were last -- up to 6000 Euros per kilo (close to 4,000 dollars a pound). A rare treat! Almost Wordless Wednesday: Dario Cecchini A few weeks ago a reader asked me what cut Italians use for braciole, which are slices of beef, though as is often the case in Italy it's not that... Read more Radicchio Season is Beginning! Radicchio Trevigiano is a chicory, and would be green if the farmers in the region didn't protect it from exposure to light. But protect it they do, and as a... Read more Blow & Bluster: The Weather's Changing! Yesterday when we opened the windows we beheld... Whiteness. Nothing else, and I do confess that I was very pleased by the first fall fog, because it is proof that... Read more Egg Recipes The Egg: Amazingly versatile, though it looks so simple! Italian Food Ads Italian Food Traditional Food Food Recipes Italian Recipes Italy Food Featured Articles Cheese Dishes Cakes, Pies, Pastries, Biscotti and More Wine, Water, Coffe, and so on: Drink, in short. Italy: Living Here, Travel, People, and More Ingredients, Techniques, Tips, and Menus Breads, Pizza Rolls, Focaccia, Grissini...   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More> This newsletter is written by: Kyle Phillips Italian Food Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Italian Food newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Tartufi! On the Price of Truffles (In Italian) Alba's Truffle Festival Truffles and More in San Miniato (Tuscany, in Italian) Advertisement