Not to be confused with the chocolate treat, today on In The Garden with UC Master Gardeners, we are talking about Truffles - the mysterious yet delectable underground fungus.
Truffles are mycorrhizal fungi which play an important role in the health of soil. The truffle/tree relationship is beneficial for both the environment and for the tree. Because they grow underground, their aroma and flavor are tantalizing to both humans and animals.
Today we'll learn about how truffles are being cultivated and then how to cook and enjoy them. UC Master Gardener Host Bill Brooks recently spent one hour with his expert guests located across the country via Zoom and the recording of the conversation is presented in our show today. Meet Dr. Tom Michaels, trained as a Plant Pathologist and expert on EVERYTHING Mushroom and Truffle-related. Dr. Michaels will entice the science buff listeners in what is known and NOT known about truffles. Also, meet Susi Gott Séguret, author, chef, fiddler, forager, and Certified Culinary Professional (to name a few aspects of her expertise). This show is one of a kind!
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Podcast Topic: Truffles Uncovered
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