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The second most expensive food in the world after saffron, truffles are treasured, coveted, and savored for their mysterious and exotic flavor. This complete field guide shows chefs and fungi aficionados how to forage for and identify the wide variety of truffles that grow in temperate forests throughout North America. Written by expert horticulturalists who have studied, classified, and enjoyed truffles for decades, the FIELD GUIDE TO NORTH AMERICAN TRUFFLES makes these celebrated underground jewels accessible to all.
- The first full-color illustrated guide to identifying North American truffles by their key features, including profiles of more than 80 species of truffles.
- Includes more than 80 photographs of rare and hard-to-find truffle species.
- Features flavor profiles, delectability index, and culinary tips for each species.
- Perfect size for carrying in a pocket or daypack.
About the Author
FRANK EVANS, a founding member of the North American Truffling Society, lives in Portland, Oregon.
JAMES TRAPPE, PhD, serves on the faculty of Forest Science at Oregon State University and works with the Australian government as a specialist in truffles and other forest fungi. He lives in Corvallis, Oregon.
MATT TRAPPE has served as the Trufflemaster for the North American Truffling Society since 1998. He leads monthly truffle forays near his home in Corvallis, Oregon.
JAMES TRAPPE, PhD, serves on the faculty of Forest Science at Oregon State University and works with the Australian government as a specialist in truffles and other forest fungi. He lives in Corvallis, Oregon.
MATT TRAPPE has served as the Trufflemaster for the North American Truffling Society since 1998. He leads monthly truffle forays near his home in Corvallis, Oregon.
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Truffles have long enjoyed a mysterious appeal, not only to the mycologist but also to a wider audience. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index
Truffles have long enjoyed a mysterious appeal, not only to the mycologist but also to a wider audience. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Field guide for truffles... very interesting...,
By The staff from Territopia (Northern Québec) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Field Guide to North American Truffles: Hunting, Identifying, and Enjoying the World's Most Prized Fungi (Paperback)
A short pocket book... very thin... but probably the best on truffles for that price... all species have a microphotograph of the spores... mainly focus on west coast truffles... but still interesting for the rest of north america... not so much to read... but there not so much to tell about north american truffling... a very good start to search and find truffles... and maybe the only one you will ever need if truffles studies is just a small part of yours mycological studies...
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5.0 out of 5 stars
No, not THAT kind of truffles...,
By H. Grove "Errant Dreams Reviews" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Field Guide to North American Truffles: Hunting, Identifying, and Enjoying the World's Most Prized Fungi (Paperback)
If you're thinking of picking this up just so you can jaunt out to the woods and grab some food for dinner, you might want to think twice--given the number of inedible fungi out there (some toxic), the authors do recommend that amateurs wanting edible truffles take along a more experienced truffle hunter until they've got the hang of it. If you think that hunting truffles would make a cool hobby however, particularly given the newness of the sport and the possibility for finding and identifying new species, this is an indispensable book to have in your pocket.Along with an introduction covering plenty of general tips on truffle hunting, the book includes detailed pages on many species of truffle. These include photographs, of course, and it's amazing to discover the vast range of colors, patterns, shapes, sizes, etc. among truffles! The season during which each truffle can be found is noted; for instance, the Trappea darkeri's season is April--November. Distribution comes next, anything from the vague "Western North America" to the incredibly specific "Only in western Oregon and northern California in lowland to foothill forests." Habitat describes, usually, the type of trees under which the truffle variety is found. Since photos and descriptions sometimes aren't enough for identification, spore information is included as well--starting with a photograph of the spores (generally taken through a microscope). Spore notes include size in micrometers and a general description, and sometimes include notes on the particular dye or solution used to bring out certain features. "Features" and "Comments" sections provide plenty of information to help you further identify the particular fungus you've found, often including internal physical details found upon cutting the specimen open as well as notes on odor and culinary value. Finally, each entry ends with a brief section labeled simply "DR" for "desirability rating," or how desirable the NATS has deemed the truffle to be for culinary uses. This ranges from unknown or inedible to the entertaining label of `insipid', the damning-with-faint-praise `palatable,' and finally a rare few species labeled tasty or delicious. If you think you you'd be interested in digging up some truffles, this is an absolutely invaluable little book for helping you to figure out what you've got on your hands! 7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
a great little book,
By StephenX "Calicoboy" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Field Guide to North American Truffles: Hunting, Identifying, and Enjoying the World's Most Prized Fungi (Paperback)
Okay, I have to admit I was amazed that there are so many truffle species in the US. I've been hunting mushrooms for decades; but it never really dawned on me to dig around for truffles. I did find and eat some truffles when I planted pine trees in northern Alabama years ago; but never gave them much more thought. I'll add a small rake to the equipment I lug around on my forays in the woods this year. I thank the authours for opening up a new passion for me. I especially like the attention to the spore colours and shapes. This is the book to get if you're interested in these little gems
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Treasure hunting!,
By T. Marcroft - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Field Guide to North American Truffles: Hunting, Identifying, and Enjoying the World's Most Prized Fungi (Paperback)
This is book for those that cook and are looking for new adventures! Detailed descriptions of what and where to look. I do not agree with every review, so take a chance and decide for yourself. Its an adventure! Great book, new hobby.
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