Athletes from around the globe are in Italy for the Winter Olympics. But in Oregon, a different breed of athlete has been training — and competition can get a little… hairy.

First things first, let’s clear up a common misconception: truffles are not mushrooms. They are a fungus, and while they are closely related, they are not actually part of the mushroom family. Instead ...

It is autumn in Tuscany. Francesco Ventroni, a truffle hunter, steps through a burnt-orange and amber-colored wood, scattering the leaf litter with his feet. His dogs bound ahead. But the little ...

A winter escape to France’s Dordogne reveals truffle season at its peak—black Périgord truffles, medieval villages, Michelin-starred dining and a slower, richer way to travel. Think “a winter holiday, ...

Those lucky enough to know the wonders of eating truffles will testify that this gift from the earth is the ultimate aphrodisiac. One might even go so far as to say it is the ultimate food experience, ...