Still time to order one of these as a holiday gift. I will be there and getting a warm coat, since I’m gotten used to Arizona weather. Hope to meet some of you at these events.
food  •  wine  •  conversation  •  education  •  January 25, 26 & 27, 2013

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The Wild Table is set for the
8th annual Oregon Truffle Festival.
 
Join us January 25-27 in a feast for the senses.
Give the gift of unforgettable experience this season . . .
The 2013 Grand Truffle Dinner
This epic dining experience is complete with five courses, prepared by award winning chefs, and paired with outstanding regional wines.“The food was so creative, delicious and beautiful. We were swept up in the atmosphere of truffles, wine,
and conversation.”
Register soon! Gift Certificates available.Sign up for The Grand Truffle Dinner
Experience 1: The EpicuriousShiloh Ficek of Red Hills Market and Portland’s Jason French of Ned Ludd will do a repeat of their wood-fired luncheon that got rave reviews in 2012. In 2013, Experience One participants will enjoy this unique meal paired with J.Scott Cellarsbeautiful wines.Register soon for this incredible weekend!Sign up for Experience 1: The Epicurious

 
Experience 3: The CulinarianGuest author and renowned forager Connie Green will be taking Culinarians on an exclusive foraging trip Friday morning of the festival accompanied by a trained truffle dog. We expect this to be a one of a kind adventure leading up to the afternoon cooking class with Chef Robin Jackson of the incomparable Sooke Harbour House in Sooke B.C.Sign up for Experience 3: The Culinarian
Experience 5:
The Epicurious Grower
We are pleased to announce the launch and public debut of the most recent book on the science and cultivation of truffles and other mushrooms: Edible Ectomycorrhizal Mushrooms: Current Knowledge and Future Prospects edited by Dr’s. Alessandra Zambonelli and Greg Bonito, both of whom will speak at the Truffle Growers’ Forum event. Also speaking will be chapter authors Dr. Ian Hall and Dr. Charles Lefevre. Drs. Hall and Zambonelli also happen to be authors of Taming The Truffle, which is the most valuable reference on truffle cultivation
written in English.Sign up for Experience 5: The Epicurious Grower

Wishing you a warm and joyous holiday season. 
 
2013 Presenting Sponsors
                    
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Maralyn D. Hill, The Epicurean Explorer

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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.