One taste and you'll know why they're called black diamonds-Then again, price might have something to do with that as well! Tartufo Nero, which is a true delicacy, come from the Umbria region of Italy. These members of the mushroom family grown 3 to 12 inches below the ground near the roots of trees. They are hand picked and sniffed out by specially trained dogs. Unlike white truffles, black truffles can be served cooked or raw. They're shaved over a simple pasta or over fried eggs to show off their earthly, pungent, complex flavour. |
