Oregon Truffles

Just recently I discovered Oregon Black and White Truffles. Apparently they are not the French (Tuber Melanosporum) type but are of a similar nature. Nor are they Chinese hard shelled Truffles (Tuber Himalayanis - or something like that) They are in fact black like the French type but with an outside that is similar to a black powder almost. The fragrance is like a combination of fresh pineapple and French Truffles. The odor is very fragrant I can smell it outside of the airtight bggie. Right now I have it stored in a ziploc bag in Arborio rice. The price is 299.00/lb retail vs. the current going rate of 1100.00/lb for Perigord Truffles. I had a slice of it and it was very similar to the Perigord in taste. But I haven't yet really done a detailed tasting of them. Is anyone familiar with these truffles and if so what are your feelings and judgements.

C'mon somebody must know something about these things!

[shroomgirl]

WELLLLLL, I've not knowingly had Oregon Truffles, I have had French and they are marvelous, I have many friends who use Oregan truffles in FINE restaurants and are ok with it.....they say they are not FRENCH quality BUT $$$$$....so they are being consumed and can't be toooooo off track or these guys wouldn't bother.
SOOOO for what it's worth that's what I've heard.

[Chef David Simpson]

They are good for some things, but not what I prefer.

Truffels from OR..
Where do I find them..
I hear truffle oil is becoming extremely popular also.
Danielle

Danielle,

You need a truffle pig to find truffles. I guess you will just have to get yourself a little piggy, train it, and just get out there in the woods and find 'em.

[Chef David Simpson]

:lol r maybe a truffle rod.

[Isa]

They're now training dog to find truffles. Cheaper to keep, easier to train and best of all dogs don't like truffles.

Sisi:

Yeah, yer right. In Frawnce they use both pigs and dogs. I just think it would be funnier for Danielle to have to train a pig. At least if the little bugger couldn't find truffles, you could roast him up.