A truffle is a mushroom that is known for its arduous harvesting process, rich and earthy taste, and famously intoxicating smell. All of these factors contribute to it being one of the priciest ...

There's an underground fungus so coveted that people hunt it with specially trained dogs. It sells for thousands of dollars per pound. It transforms simple dishes into gastronomic masterpieces. I'm ...

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The world of gastronomy is as subject to the whim and whimsy of the “trend” as any industry, from fashion to music. Some foods are eternal, like pizza, and others come and go from our midst, for ...

When the weather starts to shift and the leaves begin to turn, there’s nothing quite as comforting as a bowl of mac and cheese. It’s the kind of dish that feels like a hug from the inside — warm, ...

In part one of this week’s Three Course Meal, we gave you a look at Stephen Smith, chocolatier and owner of nib chocolate. In part two, we asked Smith to complete our thoughts for us. In today’s final ...

“Truffle oil is all fake. It is a lucrative business, but fake,” said Ken Frank, executive chef and owner of La Toque restaurant, at Tout Suite Social Club on Thursday night. Frank is passionate about ...

Corporate executive chef James Nuetzi directs his team of chefs to parboil pasta, toss it with olive oil and cool it. Then the pasta is mixed with truffle oil and a cream sauce made with reduced heavy ...

In Europe, dogs have been used for centuries for their keen sense of smell to locate prized black and white truffles, which can fetch hundreds or thousands of dollars a pound depending on their ...