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Fresh
white truffles sliced on fried eggs
The
cooperation of the hunter with the
dog
The
protagonist of the day
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GOLD
FROM UNDERGROUND
Tuscany is lucky enough to
have not only wonderful scenery above
ground but also a real golden treasure
in its soil: the truffle. Whether
it is in search of the world renowned
and prestigious white truffle
of November, or the less expensive
but still intensely flavored Summer
black truffle, a walk in the peaceful
woods of the area of the Pisan
hills is the perfect occasion
to experience the life of a truffle
hunter.
DIG
OF A DOG
We meet the truffle hunter at his
premises (better in the morning) and
we let his dog out before leaving
for a 1.5 hour walk in the
hope of striking gold. While scanning
the undergrowth, we are given a lot
of interesting information about
how and in which conditions truffles
grow. When finally some action starts
we will see how the hunter and his
dog work together to detect truffles.
As the dog starts digging and
the hunter encourages him to, we can
see how truffles hide underground
and how the soil must be preserved
during the extraction.
LET'S COOK!
After collecting some fresh truffles
in the woods we get back to the kitchen
of the premises, we get dressed with
aprons and chef's hats and
we start preparing some specialties
that will pair with the truffles.
We learn how to clean, slice, process
and preserve them and how to highlight
their flavor.
At the end of the whole experience
the joy for our palate: a complete
lunch or dinner made of truffle
specialities.
The dinner includes starters, a couple
of main courses, dessert,
wine and espresso.
Before
leaving the truffle hunter's kitchen,
you can buy truffle delicacies
as your original souvenir of Tuscany.
The whole experience takes place in
the area of the Pisan hills for 5-6
hours.
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