Hunting truffles in Oregon is not for the faint of heart. Find out why.
There are hundreds of species of truffles in the world and they grow in various locations around the world. You can even find truffles in North America like the Tuber Oregonense (Oregon White Truffle) in Oregon or the Tuber lyonia (Pecan Truffle). We focus on the top revered species (tuber melanosporum, tuber magnatum pico, tuber aestivum, tuber uncinatum) and import from France and Italy mainly, but also Spain and Australia. We work with a network of truffle farmers, and you can see our sourcing locations on the map here: Click to View Truffle Map
Chefs love them. Dogs dig them. But the greatest thing about Oregon truffles mushrooms? They taste best right here at home.
It happened one day at the store. I wasn't in a hurry, and that's always a bad idea for me. When you are obsessed with food, the gr...
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It happened one day at the store. I wasn't in a hurry, and that's always a bad idea for me. When you are obsessed with food, the gr...
If you're interested in Oregon truffles, Amico Roma Puppies offers exclusive guided truffle hunting tours in northwest Oregon.
10 grams Tuber oregonense OREGON BLACK TRUFFLE Grain Sawdust Mushroom Spawn Mycelium. You’ll receive: 1) 10 grams of sawdust mushroom spawn in a polypropylene bag. 2) Simple growing instructions (will be sent to your e-mail address). What is sawdust mushroom spawn: - Sawdust spawn is sterilized sawdust inoculated with live mycelium culture. In the spawn-production process, mycelium from a mushroom culture is placed onto steam-sterilized sawdust, and in time the mycelium completely grows through the sawdust. This sawdust/mycelium mixture is called spawn, and spawn is used to "seed" mushroom compost. - Sawdust spawn can be stored in a refrigerator for 4 months at 4°C. - Mycelium is quite resistant. If you are not ready to inoculate right away, you can keep sawdust spawn in your refrigerator. - Be sure to use the spawn within that time so your mushrooms grow properly. The sooner you use the spawn, the more likely it is to grow mushrooms successfully. - Once the bag is opened, spawn should be used shortly. - Sawdust spawn must be mixed with bulk substrate before you can fruit it. - When using good quality spawn, substrate and under optimum conditions, one can easily harvest 600-900 grams of fresh mushroom from 1 kilo of straw. - The ideal temperature for a spawn run depends on the type of mushroom, but it is generally between 23 and 28 Celsius (73 and 82 Fahrenheit). - Sawdust spawn is generally considered to be better for inoculating larger substrates or fruiting blocks. GrowFungiGarden - one of the best places to buy grain mushroom spawn for growing mushrooms!
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It happened one day at the store. I wasn't in a hurry, and that's always a bad idea for me. When you are obsessed with food, the grocery store can be a dangerous thing. All the sights and sounds make my creativity swirl, and I get too many ideas. I spend way too long perusing the fruit and veggies, occasionally putting something that looks really fresh in my cart. The baking aisle is another aisle I get into trouble in. There's always newer, cuter cupcake liners to snatch up. A great sale on sugar or flour will move me. I've also been know to acquire cake mixes on occasion. While I bake mostly from scratch, you can really doctor cake mix into something amazing. Or donate it to charity. The cookie aisle (i.e. the Oreo aisle) is another problem area for me. My family (ok, the hubby's family) is obsessed with Oreo truffles. They love these things. I've made countless batches since I debuted this recipe in December. I'll be making some today, in fact. So when I saw a package of Banana Split Oreo's, I could not resist. I would not resist. And I went for it. And wow! These taste exactly like a banana split! While I thought they would be good, and might taste something like banana, I had no idea just how good they would be. Or how much they would taste like a banana split. Have no fear, these are perfectly banana-y. If you have a banana split lover in the house, they will luuuuurve these. Luckily, I was able to take most of the batch out to my sister-in-law's for her birthday, so I was saved from what would doubtlessly have been a binge-fest on Oreo truffles. I've mentioned before, these are completely easy-peasy to make. There's no baking! I think that's the best part. All you need is a food processor, a microwave, and a parchment-lined cookie sheet. Actually, I used a little bit of gel food color, but that's totally optional. And technically, technically, you could make these without the food processor. It would just take a bit longer and some elbow grease to mix them by hand. But on the bright side, hey, you could totally crush the Oreo's by putting them in a ziploc bag and beating the crap out of them. A good exercise in releasing some negative juju, if you will. Someday, I will have made truffles from all the Oreo flavors. Mwhahahha! I already have Pumpkin Spice Truffles on tap, followed by Berry Truffles. All in good time my friends, all in good time. Total change of subject time. Here in NE Kentucky, we were treated to some spectacularly bad weather yesterday. First of all, I woke up to my back porch in complete and total disarray. All of the chairs had been blown over. Gusts of wind had knocked half my plants over. Rain had gotten in the kitty box. I cleaned everything up, righted my plants, and shook out the kitty blankets. I've turned the kitty box, so I'm pretty sure rain won't be getting in there again. The hubby is also going to build an extremely small lean-to to protect Sam's food from rain. Right now, we have a tote on its side that Sam can crawl into to eat his food. Something permanent is in order, though. After cleaning everything up, wouldn't you know, more severe weather rolled in that afternoon. The news hadn't exactly prepared us for this weather pattern, we usually have several days warning. Luckily, the hubby and I were both home when the sky turned black and a tornado watch was issued. We spent a little time in the basement during one squall, but as usual, we ended up being safe. For the severity of the storms, there wasn't a lot of damage in our area. We never even lost power. It still ended up being a pretty crazy afternoon. And now today? It's supposed to be clear and sunny. Crazy weather. Crazy good running weather :) So, in conclusion, if you see Banana Split Oreos at the store, I highly recommend picking up a package and giving these a whirl. You will not regret it. Have a great Hump Day friends! Ingredients (makes ~20 truffles): 1 (18 oz) package Banana Split Oreos 4 ounces cream cheese 1 (16 oz) package of Vanilla Melting Candy yellow gel food coloring (optional) Directions: 1. Remove 2 cookies from package. Place in a ziploc bag and crush. Set aside. 2. Place remaining cookies in food processor. Pulse until cookies are crumbs. Add cream cheese to the food processor, and pulse until you have one solid chunk of "dough". 3. Scoop out balls of dough using a 1-tbsp cookie scoop. Place balls on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. 4. Melt candy according to package directions. Add desired amount of food coloring, if using. Dip balls into melted candy, then place back on the cookie sheet. Dust truffles with crushed cookie crumbs before the melted candy sets. Let truffles sit for 30-60 minutes before digging in. Store in an airtight container. Printable Recipe Love Oreo truffles? Try these recipes! Oreo-Reese's Peanut Butter Truffles Mint Chocolate Truffles Oreo Birthday Cake Bites Linked to: Weekend Potluck, Foodie Friday, Foodie Friend's Friday Linky Party, Treasure Box Tuesday
Fast and Easy Flourless Chocolate Truffle Cookies - crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside like a brownie. SO good you'll never miss the flour! #cookies #chocolate #glutenfree
Discover the many uses of truffles at the Oregon Truffle Festival. The annual festival offers everything from canine competitions to cooking classes.
The truffle blowout returns for the 14th year, boasting canine education, mushroom science, and extravagant dining.
Learn about Oregon's natural wild mushrooms and truffles. Learn about their seasons and environments and how to collect them to be used in your food.
Three Oregon truffle recipes: Truffle and Rabbit Pot Pie, Black Truffle Scalloped Potatoes and Cognac-brined Turkey with Black Truffle Butter.
A true flavor savior, Chef Sunny Jin has infused Oregon truffles and truffle oil into numerous dishes served at his award-winning restaurant, Jory at the Allison Inn, in Newberg, Oregon. And like any good evangelist, he’s spreading the good word by sharing his favorite Oregon truffle oil recipes with The Daily Meal.“Truffle butter is a great accompaniment with fresh sliced bread, grilled corn on the cob, and also a great enhancement for mashed potatoes,” says Jin while munching on truffle-Parmesan popcorn which, he adds, “should be made fresh and enjoyed immediately with your favorite movie. And I recommend the truffled apple-fennel slaw for more than a side dish. This could possibly be my new favorite hotdog garnish!”
It happened one day at the store. I wasn't in a hurry, and that's always a bad idea for me. When you are obsessed with food, the grocery store can be a dangerous thing. All the sights and sounds make my creativity swirl, and I get too many ideas. I spend way too long perusing the fruit and veggies, occasionally putting something that looks really fresh in my cart. The baking aisle is another aisle I get into trouble in. There's always newer, cuter cupcake liners to snatch up. A great sale on sugar or flour will move me. I've also been know to acquire cake mixes on occasion. While I bake mostly from scratch, you can really doctor cake mix into something amazing. Or donate it to charity. The cookie aisle (i.e. the Oreo aisle) is another problem area for me. My family (ok, the hubby's family) is obsessed with Oreo truffles. They love these things. I've made countless batches since I debuted this recipe in December. I'll be making some today, in fact. So when I saw a package of Banana Split Oreo's, I could not resist. I would not resist. And I went for it. And wow! These taste exactly like a banana split! While I thought they would be good, and might taste something like banana, I had no idea just how good they would be. Or how much they would taste like a banana split. Have no fear, these are perfectly banana-y. If you have a banana split lover in the house, they will luuuuurve these. Luckily, I was able to take most of the batch out to my sister-in-law's for her birthday, so I was saved from what would doubtlessly have been a binge-fest on Oreo truffles. I've mentioned before, these are completely easy-peasy to make. There's no baking! I think that's the best part. All you need is a food processor, a microwave, and a parchment-lined cookie sheet. Actually, I used a little bit of gel food color, but that's totally optional. And technically, technically, you could make these without the food processor. It would just take a bit longer and some elbow grease to mix them by hand. But on the bright side, hey, you could totally crush the Oreo's by putting them in a ziploc bag and beating the crap out of them. A good exercise in releasing some negative juju, if you will. Someday, I will have made truffles from all the Oreo flavors. Mwhahahha! I already have Pumpkin Spice Truffles on tap, followed by Berry Truffles. All in good time my friends, all in good time. Total change of subject time. Here in NE Kentucky, we were treated to some spectacularly bad weather yesterday. First of all, I woke up to my back porch in complete and total disarray. All of the chairs had been blown over. Gusts of wind had knocked half my plants over. Rain had gotten in the kitty box. I cleaned everything up, righted my plants, and shook out the kitty blankets. I've turned the kitty box, so I'm pretty sure rain won't be getting in there again. The hubby is also going to build an extremely small lean-to to protect Sam's food from rain. Right now, we have a tote on its side that Sam can crawl into to eat his food. Something permanent is in order, though. After cleaning everything up, wouldn't you know, more severe weather rolled in that afternoon. The news hadn't exactly prepared us for this weather pattern, we usually have several days warning. Luckily, the hubby and I were both home when the sky turned black and a tornado watch was issued. We spent a little time in the basement during one squall, but as usual, we ended up being safe. For the severity of the storms, there wasn't a lot of damage in our area. We never even lost power. It still ended up being a pretty crazy afternoon. And now today? It's supposed to be clear and sunny. Crazy weather. Crazy good running weather :) So, in conclusion, if you see Banana Split Oreos at the store, I highly recommend picking up a package and giving these a whirl. You will not regret it. Have a great Hump Day friends! Ingredients (makes ~20 truffles): 1 (18 oz) package Banana Split Oreos 4 ounces cream cheese 1 (16 oz) package of Vanilla Melting Candy yellow gel food coloring (optional) Directions: 1. Remove 2 cookies from package. Place in a ziploc bag and crush. Set aside. 2. Place remaining cookies in food processor. Pulse until cookies are crumbs. Add cream cheese to the food processor, and pulse until you have one solid chunk of "dough". 3. Scoop out balls of dough using a 1-tbsp cookie scoop. Place balls on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. 4. Melt candy according to package directions. Add desired amount of food coloring, if using. Dip balls into melted candy, then place back on the cookie sheet. Dust truffles with crushed cookie crumbs before the melted candy sets. Let truffles sit for 30-60 minutes before digging in. Store in an airtight container. Printable Recipe Love Oreo truffles? Try these recipes! Oreo-Reese's Peanut Butter Truffles Mint Chocolate Truffles Oreo Birthday Cake Bites Linked to: Weekend Potluck, Foodie Friday, Foodie Friend's Friday Linky Party, Treasure Box Tuesday
Euphoria Oregon Wine Sampler Truffles blends essence of Oregon's wine country with a master chocolatier's hand to create these fine wine truffles. Twelve oversized truffles made with different Oregon Wines, then coated in milk chocolate and hand decorated in dark chocolate.The Oregon Pinot Gris truffles are made with milk chocolate ganache and dipped in a velvety layer of white chocolate. Dark chocolate is paired with Oregon Syrah wine and drizzled with milk chocolate. For the Pinot lovers, the milk chocolate truffles are made with local Oregon Pinot Noir and a mix of dark and milk chocolate.12 truffles / Net weight 8.9 oz. Made in Eugene, Oregon.
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Learn about Oregon's natural wild mushrooms and truffles. Learn about their seasons and environments and how to collect them to be used in your food.
Here & Now resident chef Kathy Gunst brings us photos, recipes and more from the Oregon Truffle Festival, where you can learn to grow, hunt and cook the coveted fungi.
These amazingly creamy 3-ingredient Oreo truffles are dipped and white chocolate and so easy to make!
You’ve probably read about Oregon’s incredible ingredients, from black truffles and hazelnuts to sustainably caught tuna, salmon and crab. And you’ve probably seen pictures of the dishes our award-winning chefs prepare from this bounty, paired with any one of the thousands of handcrafted beers and wines Oregon produces. So, you can imagine how excited your friend will be when they see one of these gifts in their stocking.
Rich, decadent, and oh so easy truffle bars are the way to have a truffle-like dessert without all the work. Make them with or without espresso powder – your choice.
Chefs love them. Dogs dig them. But the greatest thing about Oregon truffles mushrooms? They taste best right here at home.
Here & Now resident chef Kathy Gunst brings us photos, recipes and more from the Oregon Truffle Festival, where you can learn to grow, hunt and cook the coveted fungi.
An interview with Ilsa the truffle-hunting dog (and her trainer) proves that you, too, can train your pooch to search for truffles.
You’ve probably read about Oregon’s incredible ingredients, from black truffles and hazelnuts to sustainably caught tuna, salmon and crab. And you’ve probably seen pictures of the dishes our award-winning chefs prepare from this bounty, paired with any one of the thousands of handcrafted beers and wines Oregon produces. So, you can imagine how excited your friend will be when they see one of these gifts in their stocking.
The uniquely flavored black and white truffles found in the Willamette Valley are finally having their day—thanks to a quirky turn of events
It happened one day at the store. I wasn't in a hurry, and that's always a bad idea for me. When you are obsessed with food, the grocery store can be a dangerous thing. All the sights and sounds make my creativity swirl, and I get too many ideas. I spend way too long perusing the fruit and veggies, occasionally putting something that looks really fresh in my cart. The baking aisle is another aisle I get into trouble in. There's always newer, cuter cupcake liners to snatch up. A great sale on sugar or flour will move me. I've also been know to acquire cake mixes on occasion. While I bake mostly from scratch, you can really doctor cake mix into something amazing. Or donate it to charity. The cookie aisle (i.e. the Oreo aisle) is another problem area for me. My family (ok, the hubby's family) is obsessed with Oreo truffles. They love these things. I've made countless batches since I debuted this recipe in December. I'll be making some today, in fact. So when I saw a package of Banana Split Oreo's, I could not resist. I would not resist. And I went for it. And wow! These taste exactly like a banana split! While I thought they would be good, and might taste something like banana, I had no idea just how good they would be. Or how much they would taste like a banana split. Have no fear, these are perfectly banana-y. If you have a banana split lover in the house, they will luuuuurve these. Luckily, I was able to take most of the batch out to my sister-in-law's for her birthday, so I was saved from what would doubtlessly have been a binge-fest on Oreo truffles. I've mentioned before, these are completely easy-peasy to make. There's no baking! I think that's the best part. All you need is a food processor, a microwave, and a parchment-lined cookie sheet. Actually, I used a little bit of gel food color, but that's totally optional. And technically, technically, you could make these without the food processor. It would just take a bit longer and some elbow grease to mix them by hand. But on the bright side, hey, you could totally crush the Oreo's by putting them in a ziploc bag and beating the crap out of them. A good exercise in releasing some negative juju, if you will. Someday, I will have made truffles from all the Oreo flavors. Mwhahahha! I already have Pumpkin Spice Truffles on tap, followed by Berry Truffles. All in good time my friends, all in good time. Total change of subject time. Here in NE Kentucky, we were treated to some spectacularly bad weather yesterday. First of all, I woke up to my back porch in complete and total disarray. All of the chairs had been blown over. Gusts of wind had knocked half my plants over. Rain had gotten in the kitty box. I cleaned everything up, righted my plants, and shook out the kitty blankets. I've turned the kitty box, so I'm pretty sure rain won't be getting in there again. The hubby is also going to build an extremely small lean-to to protect Sam's food from rain. Right now, we have a tote on its side that Sam can crawl into to eat his food. Something permanent is in order, though. After cleaning everything up, wouldn't you know, more severe weather rolled in that afternoon. The news hadn't exactly prepared us for this weather pattern, we usually have several days warning. Luckily, the hubby and I were both home when the sky turned black and a tornado watch was issued. We spent a little time in the basement during one squall, but as usual, we ended up being safe. For the severity of the storms, there wasn't a lot of damage in our area. We never even lost power. It still ended up being a pretty crazy afternoon. And now today? It's supposed to be clear and sunny. Crazy weather. Crazy good running weather :) So, in conclusion, if you see Banana Split Oreos at the store, I highly recommend picking up a package and giving these a whirl. You will not regret it. Have a great Hump Day friends! Ingredients (makes ~20 truffles): 1 (18 oz) package Banana Split Oreos 4 ounces cream cheese 1 (16 oz) package of Vanilla Melting Candy yellow gel food coloring (optional) Directions: 1. Remove 2 cookies from package. Place in a ziploc bag and crush. Set aside. 2. Place remaining cookies in food processor. Pulse until cookies are crumbs. Add cream cheese to the food processor, and pulse until you have one solid chunk of "dough". 3. Scoop out balls of dough using a 1-tbsp cookie scoop. Place balls on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. 4. Melt candy according to package directions. Add desired amount of food coloring, if using. Dip balls into melted candy, then place back on the cookie sheet. Dust truffles with crushed cookie crumbs before the melted candy sets. Let truffles sit for 30-60 minutes before digging in. Store in an airtight container. Printable Recipe Love Oreo truffles? Try these recipes! Oreo-Reese's Peanut Butter Truffles Mint Chocolate Truffles Oreo Birthday Cake Bites Linked to: Weekend Potluck, Foodie Friday, Foodie Friend's Friday Linky Party, Treasure Box Tuesday
Make these easy peanut butter chocolate truffles with just five simple, real food ingredients - they take just a few minutes and taste amazing! Great for gift-giving and cookie trays.
The truffle blowout returns for the 14th year, boasting canine education, mushroom science, and extravagant dining.
EASY, fudgy, not-too-sweet vegan chocolate tahini truffles! Just 5 ingredients and simple methods required for this super snack-able NO-BAKE treat.
