Truffles, Truffles and more Truffles.

Our daughter Emily is constantly entering and winning competitions. It is her hobby. She recently won a Twilight Truffle Experience which included a Truffle Hunt and five course Degustation Dinner. Unfortunately (for her) she had to work, so John and I went on the Truffle Hunt and had the dinner. We learnt all sorts of things and met the other people on the tour and of course the guide and the gorgeous "truffle" dogs. The truffles are sold for between $1500 and $3000 per kilo depending on the grade of the truffle. They are sold all over the world. Each course we had was made from truffles. First course was Truffle Soup, then Pan-seared truffle infused scallops. Followed by oven roasted beel fillet with a rich Shiraz and truffle jus. After that Truffle Infused Brie and then Truffle Panna Cotta and Coffee and a chocolate truffle. Each course had wine to suit and I have eaten and drunk far too much and feel a bit worse for wear today. We had a good look around down south and think we should buy some land and maybe try growing truffles. Well, even if we didn't do that, I'd like to live on acreage with this sort of scenery..............and no neighbours. I'm working on it.

We would like to move to the country and have acreage. Not sure where though, but we saw some nice land in Bridgetown and then along to Donnybrook. We are also planning on buying a bus and going around Australia. Although, we are not sure when......but I can't wait.

There were two chefs on the tour, which made for interesting and entertaining conversation. From what I hear, I'm glad I'm not a chef. No wonder they're so highly strung. I'm never even thinking of sending my dinner back.

Aren't the dogs beautiful. They love their jobs. After we found the truffles we went back and watched how they were washed and dried out. The photo of the truffles is of them drying just before they are packed. Only the top quality ones are packed and sent to restaurants.

The last photo is of us all at the end of the night. We had eaten and drunk too much. I don't think I can face another truffle for a very long, long time.....but at least I know all about them.

While you're on my blog pop over to Jak Heath and have a look at her gorgeous card. She has a great tutorial on her watercolour pens and is giving away some sets.