Truffles

I have always had a love for all things truffle. I could smell a truffle from a mile away and could probably have a lucrative career as a truffle hunting dog/pig should I never get into medical school. Today, during a long tangent at work, I educated myself briefly on the magical world of truffles. 

http://blog.branca.com/category/food/

The truffle is a fungus, or more commonly known as a mushroom, that grows just centimeters below the surface of the ground in a heavenly symbiotic relationship with certain trees such as Oak trees. There are two main types: the black truffle and the white truffle. The white truffle is superior (as dictated by cost) due to its stronger and more pungent aromas. The most of the flavor of the truffle is in it's pervasive aroma which engulfs the palette with its fragrant, earthy flavors. 

http://eatreadlive-recipes.blogspot.com/

Dogs and pigs (and myself) are used to hunt truffles. Dogs can be trained to hunt truffles and are preferred because they will not greedily gobble up the truffle once discovered like the voracious pig. Pigs are naturally drawn to the smell of truffles as the smell is composed of a compound that is similar to the sex hormones of boars. It is unclear whether or not this would be effective on humans, however I do not know how I could possibly resist a man, or a beast, that smells like... (inhale)...truffle. aaahh.
You might be enraged like I am, but truffle oil doesn't actually contain any truffle at all!!!! !!!!! As somebody who purchased some several months ago at $20/8.5 oz., I AM OFFENDED! In fact, truffle oil (ALTHOUGH IT CLAIMS TO BE INFUSED WITH TRUFFLES RIGHT THERE ON THE BOTTLE) contains 2,4-dithiapentane, a synthetic agent that smells and tastes delicious despite the masterful trickery of marketing. I wish I wish with all my might that one day I will be able to travel to Alba, Italy in late Autumn and early Winter and go truffle hunting with the Trifolau (truffle hunters). 
Please read this beautiful article on the Alba Truffle Festival: White Gold


Since this post was completely not fashion related and although I never explicitly stated that I would only talk about fashion/style on this blog, I will redeem myself with a post of what I'm wearing today. 

I'm still unbearably awkward in front of the camera. My apologies. I should probably take the photos after a few strong drinks.