Provence’s Black Truffle Demystified
Local Food Producers · TasteHave you ever considered buying black truffle plants?
Truffle plants could be a fabulous gift. The black truffle, often called “the diamond of the kitchen” grows underground close to a tree’s root system. There are hundreds of truffle varieties.
Learn more at Ginger and Nutmeg’s blog post: Provence’s Black Truffle Demystified
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