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I was first exposed to truffles in
While interviewing chefs, I frequently ask them what their favorite cooking utensil is. One replied, “A truffle shaver.” In somewhat of a state of awe on my part, he went on to say, “If you have a truffle shaver to use, you can afford truffles.” Well
Four of
Considered by many to be the pièce de résistance of the weekend, the 2010 Grand Truffle Dinner features some of the most celebrated chefs in the
- Philippe Boulot of Heathman Restaurant and Bar – Chef Boulot has received many international accolades such as the prestigious 2001James Beard Award for Best Chef in the
- Naomi Pomeroy of Beast – Pomeroy has been featured in Gourmet andElle; Bon Appètit named her one of the top six of a new generation of female chefs in September 2008; and Food and Wine magazine has recognized her as one of the 10 best new chefs in
- Gabriel Rucker of Le Pigeon – Food and Wine magazine named Chef Rucker one of the country’s best new chefs in 2007. He made it to the short list of those to be honored for the James Beard Foundation’s Rising Star Chef. Maybe 2009 or 2010 will be his year.
- Pascal Sauton of Carafe – Carafe was recently chosen Best French Restaurant for the second year by Portland Monthly and Sauton recently won top honors at a chef competition sponsored by Seafood
The fifth anniversary Grand Truffle Dinner features
“In keeping with the festival’s theme—Old World
For the past four years, truffle enthusiasts, chefs, foodies, truffle hunters and truffle growers have gathered at the festival for three days of tastings, tours and workshops to celebrate
Other activities at the fifth annual Oregon Truffle Festival include experiencing all aspects of the fabled fungi: learning to cook with them, learning to cultivate them, and pairing them in delectable meals with
Registration is now open for Oregon Truffle Festival weekend experiences and the Grand Truffle Dinner. Six weekend and several stand-alone options are available, variously including multi-course truffle and wine dinners, seminars and trainings, cooking classes, winery luncheons, truffle forays, farm tours and
a fresh truffle marketplace. All options may be purchased online at
www.oregontrufflefestival.com.
If I lived close by, I’d be there for some of the events. Be sure to check out the website to see the various events that might interest you or a loved one. As I said, tickets to any of these would be a great holiday gift.
Culinary yours,
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Author: Maralyn
Maralyn Dennis Hill, The Epicurean Explorer, is president emeritus of International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association, member of Society of American Travel Writers, and Society of Professional Journalists. She is Executive Editor of Luxe Beat Magazine and contributes to other publications. She also speaks and is a guest on many shows. The majority of Maralyn’s articles are now geared to the luxury market, spas, corporate retreats, business events, and culinary tourism, from simple to gourmet. Maralyn’s description of herself: I was born to travel and tell the tale. I’m energized by different cultures in every aspect of their lives, from food, wine, and destination, to how they conduct business. Travel represents a continual geography lesson.
