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Tooter · 01-25-2008, 08:04 AM

You know, Ailuros, I would So love to experience your life for a little while. Like for a vacation. The talks of how you shop, what it's like where you are at and the foods available to you. It's like a fantasy of mine for a vacation.

Some day....

Ailuros · 01-25-2008, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Tooter

You know, Ailuros, I would So love to experience your life for a little while. Like for a vacation. The talks of how you shop, what it's like where you are at and the foods available to you. It's like a fantasy of mine for a vacation.

Some day....

If you're in the area, we'll see what we can arrange

. Today's haul was all from the internet, but being in Europe makes that easier - I think US import restrictions block a lot of the good meat and cheeses

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It's funny, but our travel plans often revolve around food, too

. My husband was just pointing out that his birthday is in the truffle season, and a trip to Northern Italy at that time would be a good idea

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Tooter · 01-25-2008, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Ailuros

If you're in the area, we'll see what we can arrange

. Today's haul was all from the internet, but being in Europe makes that easier - I think US import restrictions block a lot of the good meat and cheeses

.

It's funny, but our travel plans often revolve around food, too

. My husband was just pointing out that his birthday is in the truffle season, and a trip to Northern Italy at that time would be a good idea

.

GMTA!! Now, See...In Italy there would be so many different foods in so many different areas. I would love to have the time to travel all over there.

I have never had truffles. Are they really expensive in Europe? They are more expensive then Gold over here.

*Pear* · 01-25-2008, 08:25 AM

Oh my, the selection of meats and cheeses they have in Europe... *drool* sure puts our sliced turkey and cheddar cheese to shame. Oh, I so wish we had better stuff here. I guess they figure americans have no fantasy, that all we eat is pizza and hamburgers and dont like anything new.

Ailuros · 01-25-2008, 08:25 AM

There are different kinds of truffles. The black "winter" truffles are the ones the French are very keen on, and they're very expensive, and you hardly ever see them for sale. The Italians love white truffles, and the site I had the delivery from this morning lists them at about $300 for an ounce

. The third kind are black "summer" truffles, and they're much cheaper

at only around $50 per ounce. They sell them per 10g (about a third of an ounce), so you can try the cheaper ones for around $20, which is a lot for a tiny bit of stuff, but at least lets you try them without taking out a second mortgage.

*Pear* · 01-25-2008, 08:26 AM

Congrats on the 2lbs Click!!! I'm moving just as slowly as you are... maybe your mom has alot of water weight to get rid of.

Tooter · 01-25-2008, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Ailuros

There are different kinds of truffles. The black "winter" truffles are the ones the French are very keen on, and they're very expensive, and you hardly ever see them for sale. The Italians love white truffles, and the site I had the delivery from this morning lists them at about $300 for an ounce

. The third kind are black "summer" truffles, and they're much cheaper

at only around $50 per ounce. They sell them per 10g (about a third of an ounce), so you can try the cheaper ones for around $20, which is a lot for a tiny bit of stuff, but at least lets you try them without taking out a second mortgage.

Is there anything to "compare" the taste to, to explain it to someone who has never eaten them?

Tooter · 01-25-2008, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by *Pear*

Oh my, the selection of meats and cheeses they have in Europe... *drool* sure puts our sliced turkey and cheddar cheese to shame. Oh, I so wish we had better stuff here. I guess they figure americans have no fantasy, that all we eat is pizza and hamburgers and dont like anything new.

Very True. They tend to "Fast Food" everything up here. I like to try REAL ethnic Foods.

Tooter · 01-25-2008, 08:35 AM

Click, one more week and you will be in Onderland!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lost and Found · 01-25-2008, 08:44 AM

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Fat is my friend

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Yah...but the thought of biting into a chunk of it.....

Tooter · 01-25-2008, 08:46 AM

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Yah...but the thought of biting into a chunk of it.....

*shoving a Stick of butter into Click's mouth* There, Chew on that!

Ailuros · 01-25-2008, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Tooter

Is there anything to "compare" the taste to, to explain it to someone who has never eaten them?

I think it's closer to mushroom than anything. Sort of a very concentrated, penetrating, smelly mushroom - but the texture's different. Sometimes the truffle is used to flavour in a way that you don't notice any bits of it, just the flavour; and sometimes it's grated or slice on top and has a sort of dry nutty kind of texture. It seems to go very well with butter, cheese and eggs. I don't really like it very much

but I'll try it every so often just in case it's changed - or restaurants will use a bit of truffle oil on a salad, so I have some by accident. My husband loves it.

Lost and Found · 01-25-2008, 08:47 AM

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YO!!!!!!! I am so freak'n proud of you!!!!

THAT's the attitude I want!!!!!!

Now that you mention it, You don't look yellow, but you DO look a little GREEN to me.

It probably really is.....green with envy.....but, long term...I will be the better one.

The first stall that my Mom will encounter...will be when she quits.

Lost and Found · 01-25-2008, 08:49 AM

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I think I have Stretch marks on my face, from laughing so hard yesterday!

Hey..Toots-A-Lot!!!!

Did you see my "Brown County" story?

:h yst:

Lost and Found · 01-25-2008, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Tooter

You know, Ailuros, I would So love to experience your life for a little while. Like for a vacation. The talks of how you shop, what it's like where you are at and the foods available to you. It's like a fantasy of mine for a vacation.

Some day....

Let's ALL go!!!!

Ailuros · 01-25-2008, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Lost and Found

Yah...but the thought of biting into a chunk of it.....

You wouldn't fancy this one then?

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Umbrian Lardo - lardo is pork back fat cured with sea salt, pepper, garlic, rosemary, sage and other fresh Umbrian herbs and matured for around 70 days. The pigs selected by Eudoro are all local Umbrian pigs that have a good natural diet, are allowed to roam naturally and feed on acorns. Due to the quality of the pigs, Eudoro are able to obtain an impressive thick lardo of up to 12 cm high (most are half that size). Slice thinly and serve on crunchy crostini or warm toast so it melts into the bread and drizzle over some traditional balsamic vinegar. Use in cooking to moisten and flavour roast meats.

Lost and Found · 01-25-2008, 08:53 AM

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Congrats on the 2lbs Click!!! I'm moving just as slowly as you are... maybe your mom has alot of water weight to get rid of.

Thanks, Pear!!!

We'll get there!!! the biggest thing is that we not give up!!!!

Lost and Found · 01-25-2008, 08:56 AM

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Click, one more week and you will be in Onderland!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Who knows.....if Dad wasn't deranged, or lying....I could weigh 195 right now?????

(The 6 pound difference that he spoke of.)

For now...until I move and get out my "real" scale....I'll just have to use what I have been using.

Tooter · 01-25-2008, 08:56 AM

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You wouldn't fancy this one then?

I LOVE Pork fat and Beef Fat. Truly, what they eat does effect how the fat and the meat tastes. Same thing with eggs. Big difference in the eggs of Chickens that actually Run around in a yard (instead of in a cage) and get to eat bugs and worms.

Lost and Found · 01-25-2008, 08:57 AM

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*shoving a Stick of butter into Click's mouth* There, Chew on that!

That's different.....I can eat butter.....but....chewing on some meat with large globular chunks in it...cold.....

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Tooter · 01-25-2008, 08:57 AM

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Who knows.....if Dad wasn't deranged, or lying....I could weigh 195 right now?????

(The 6 pound difference that he spoke of.)

For now...until I move and get out my "real" scale....I'll just have to use what I have been using.

I agree!

And you have done fantastic despite all the Stress and Drama in your parents house. You really should give yourself a pat on the back, girl!

Lost and Found · 01-25-2008, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Ailuros

I think it's closer to mushroom than anything. Sort of a very concentrated, penetrating, smelly mushroom - but the texture's different. Sometimes the truffle is used to flavour in a way that you don't notice any bits of it, just the flavour; and sometimes it's grated or slice on top and has a sort of dry nutty kind of texture. It seems to go very well with butter, cheese and eggs. I don't really like it very much

but I'll try it every so often just in case it's changed - or restaurants will use a bit of truffle oil on a salad, so I have some by accident. My husband loves it.

And...here I thought that you were talking of the rich, decadent, to die for chocolates!!!!

Lost and Found · 01-25-2008, 09:01 AM

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You wouldn't fancy this one then?

It sounds good to cook WITH...but...to just pick it up and take a bite out of it.....NO THANKYOUVERYMUCH!!!!

01-25-2008, 08:04 AM	#2071
Tooter Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 9,722 Gallery: Tooter Stats: 5' 6" and 128 lbs	You know, Ailuros, I would So love to experience your life for a little while. Like for a vacation. The talks of how you shop, what it's like where you are at and the foods available to you. It's like a fantasy of mine for a vacation. Some day....

01-25-2008, 08:25 AM	#2074
Pear MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Safe in the atkins fruitbowl. Posts: 1,525 Gallery: Pear Stats: 240/188/160 WOE: Pearkins Start Date: 11/25/2007	Oh my, the selection of meats and cheeses they have in Europe... drool sure puts our sliced turkey and cheddar cheese to shame. Oh, I so wish we had better stuff here. I guess they figure americans have no fantasy, that all we eat is pizza and hamburgers and dont like anything new.

01-25-2008, 08:25 AM	#2075
Ailuros MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,697 Gallery: Ailuros Stats: Maintenance (since 2003) WOE: Controlled carb, real food Start Date: 2003	There are different kinds of truffles. The black "winter" truffles are the ones the French are very keen on, and they're very expensive, and you hardly ever see them for sale. The Italians love white truffles, and the site I had the delivery from this morning lists them at about $300 for an ounce . The third kind are black "summer" truffles, and they're much cheaper at only around $50 per ounce. They sell them per 10g (about a third of an ounce), so you can try the cheaper ones for around $20, which is a lot for a tiny bit of stuff, but at least lets you try them without taking out a second mortgage.

01-25-2008, 08:26 AM	#2076
Pear MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Safe in the atkins fruitbowl. Posts: 1,525 Gallery: Pear Stats: 240/188/160 WOE: Pearkins Start Date: 11/25/2007	Congrats on the 2lbs Click!!! I'm moving just as slowly as you are... maybe your mom has alot of water weight to get rid of.

01-25-2008, 08:35 AM	#2079
Tooter Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 9,722 Gallery: Tooter Stats: 5' 6" and 128 lbs	Click, one more week and you will be in Onderland!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!