Three Things you need to know about Truffles.
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When and where to enjoy them in Houston
Truffles are one of the most delicate and exquisite ingredients in the culinary world, which is why they´re known as the diamonds of the kitchen. Today I share with you everything you need to know about this delicacy from nature and will also tell you all about one of the most important gastronomic events in Houston that use truffles as their star ingredient; The Truffle Masters 2020.
What is a truffle?
A truffle is a round mushroom with a strong but very pleasant aroma. There are many types of truffles, but the most common ones used in the kitchen are the white and black truffles, which by the way, have nothing to do with chocolate truffles.
Why are they so expensive?
Truffles grow from the roots of trees such as oak and hazel in southern Italy and France. Finding them is a very difficult task since you need specially trained dogs to achieve it. There are so scarce and so difficult to harvest that their price tag can be exhorbitant.
However, once you get them and use them correctly, they can elevate any dish and make it extraordinary. That's why truffles are in such high demand amongst chefs, restaurants, and foodies around the world.
Where to get them in Houston?
DR Delicacy is one of the most important gourmet distributors in Houston and provides specialty products such as truffles and caviar to various restaurants and shops in the city.
At DR Delicacy their specialty is the truffles since Diana Roderer, owner and founder of the company was born in France and grew up eating and cooking these delicacies.
DR Delicacy also distributes truffles to Central Market, where you can find them in season. You can find black truffles at the fruits and vegetable section of Central Market during winter. Diana also opens the doors of her warehouse to food enthusiasts around town, so don’t hesitate to contact her if you are interested in buying some delicious truffles and cooking a delicious dish with them.
Now, If you want to enjoy a truffle feast, you cannot miss the culinary event of the year, The Truffle Masters 2020 this January 27th at the C. Baldwin Hotel. Imagine 25 of the most prestigious chefs in Houston delighting us with their different creations with black truffles as their star ingredient.
The event will benefit Second Servings, a food rescue organization that picks up unsold and unserved food from hotels, distributors, and retailers, and delivers it safely to approved charitable meal sites in Harris County.
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