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Truffle Sells at Auction for $200,000

Filed under: Auctions

Although many of us are tightening our budgets and spending less this year, some people out there are continuing to indulge themselves. One example: at an international auction that took place this past Saturday an Italian white truffle sold for $200,000. The tuber weighed just over 2 lbs and was bought by casino mogul Stanley Ho from Hong Kong, who must really love truffles because he bought another enormous white truffle last year at a similar auction for $330,000.

Climate change is largely to blame for the rising price of truffles, since they grow naturally in forests (and aren't commercially cultivated) they've been particularly susceptible to Italy's recent mix of drought and torrential rains.

How long to truffles keep? I'd be tempted to save it and resell for a profit!

Via Book of Joe

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da Rosario's 100% Organic Truffle Line

by Laura Malesich (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Dining

As a food lover and avid cook a culinary-related gift idea always piques my interest. I recently discovered da Rosario's line of 100% organic truffle products which offers everything from organic truffle oils and savory seasonings to white truffle acacia honey and butters and fell in love with the idea of gourmet ingredients perfect for aspiring home-based chefs. The truffles are harvested from organic land in Italy's Umbrian Valley ensuring their authentic flavor and exceptional taste. I imagine that most truffle products are quite pricey so I found it appealing that da Rosario's options pair luxurious taste with a more affordable price tag. Ranging from $10 to $22 per jar these earthy foods can be combined in a gift basket for the luxury-minded foodie in your life...or just test them in your own cooking creations.

Gallery: da Rosario's Truffle Products