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Treasure Hunt for truffles
Black Truffle
Truffle is a fungus that has formed a symbiotic relationship their environment. They grow underground form under the roots of the trees with only a few species of trees such as cedar and maple trees that are not associated with truffle mushrooms.
Many mushrooms look quite are similar to truffles, but poisonous so never eat wild mushrooms without the guidance of an expert. Truffles are underground among the roots of chestnut, elm, oak, pine and Willow trees found in the fall, winter and spring.
Where can I find truffles?
Truffles are quite common in the Pacific Northwest mountains California through Oregon and Washington to British Columbia. They have also been reported to Idaho, Montana and New York have been found, but these rumors are not confirmed been.
How can I find truffles?
In the United States, three things are, by information shroom hunters in search of this elusive mushroom used. The first is that the ground under the trees must be moist and warm. A good time for the search is 10 to 14 days after a heavy rain well.
The second observation is that the right kind of tree must be present. Before beech, birch, Douglas fir, eucalyptus, pine, hazelnut, hickory, oak and pine.
White Truffle
The third key is that the truffle fungi need animals to distribute the spores. Watch for the signs of rodents or other small animals such as Squirrels and chipmunks have been digging in the area. Use four to rake the leaves Tine Garden Cultivator and other foreign matter from the surface of the soil from around 10 feeds from the trunk of the tree working inward. Work to a depth of 1-6 cm. Always replace the trash when you are done and to leave the area as you. Truffles can brown, red, white and black in color and often found as a small lump of dirt look.
A well-ripened truffle will be fried, such as sunflower oil or a walnut seeds by smell, not everyone has the ability to recognize the smell. In the past, pigs have been used to hunt truffles. A female pig (Sows) are sexually aroused when they smell the fungi because it produces a smell that is similar to smell of the sex hormone produced by a male pig.
How I stocked truffles?
Truffles should be as fresh as possible, but if you are a hunter extraordinary, then you can use it in a paper bag Storage for several days are used. Never store them in a plastic bag because they will mold very quickly. They can be frozen in a glass or olive oil dipped. The olive oil will absorb the flavor and can be added to food during cooking. A dehydrator is the mushroom to dry for later use. Soaking in warm water for about half an hour before the application is recommended.
Where can I sell my resources?
You can find them at restaurant sale of high class, at a local Farmers Market and swap meets for $ 65 to $ 80 per pound for white truffles and $ 100 to $ 150 for a pound of black Truffles. This fungus is used in gourmet dishes from all over the world and is in high demand. The taste is often compared to garlic and mushrooms mixed. It is often served uncooked to salads, omelets and pasta. On a good day you can find 4 or 5 pounds, not a bad day of work.
Happy treasure hunting.
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