I’ll be leaving for Italy in late October and returning on November 16th, I presume, with a load of fine truffles to be served during our annual Truffles Dinners (November 17 – November 20, 2009). This trip is always filled with wonderful twists and turns and we plan on posting brief reports along the way here on the Oliveto Community Journal.
From the memory-lane-archives we’ve compiled a brief reel of Oliveto truffle stories covered by local and national television news networks over the past twelve years. Giorgio, the truffle hunter featured in many of the clips, has been a constant companion from the beginning. His knowledge and good humor, along with the hospitality and the warmth of his family, make this trip about much more than finding truffles and are the real reason I return year after year. Also of note: the six-week-old truffle pup shown in my pocket licking a truffle was named “Piccolo Bob”. Could there be a greater honor?
Truffle Dinners 2009
November 17th – November 20th
This was a great idea to make a compilation of the previous truffle news reports! It’s true, the flavor of fresh truffle is unlike any other. I wish I lived closer to Oliveto or at least was in town for Truffle Dinners! This was a great stroll down memory lane. Thanks for sharing!
Hmmmmm…truffles! I can smell them now!
Can’t wait for a truffle dinner
We are planning a vacation in Italy, coming November(mid) and wish to be around the truffle activities. Could you recommend a charming area to be at? what could be nicer- Piemonte or Tuscany? I thank you.
I hope I wasn’t misunderstood, I ment for this time of the year – mid november, and obviously the two regions are wonderful.