Monza, a truffle hunting dog, and her dog trainer Lois Martin found a new truffle species at a municipal park in Tennessee. On Christmas Eve, Lois Martin decided to take Monza, her Lagotto Romagnolo, ...
CORVALLIS — When it comes to truffles — the subterranean mushrooms considered a delicacy in most parts of the world — pigs are most famously associated with hunting the fungi. But man’s best friend ...
This article was written by WTOP’s news partner, InsideNoVa.com, and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. There are only around 10 producing truffle ...
The growing appetite for truffles is feeding demand for dogs trained to sniff out the pungent fungus prized by chefs and foodies. As more landowners plant orchards in hopes of harvesting truffles, ...
A rare truffle hunt drew an esteemed group, including Robert Chang, chief truffle officer of the American Truffle Company, and professor Paul Thomas, the company’s chief scientist. Accompanied by ...
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA (WLOS) — Western North Carolina is known for its beautiful mountains and, in recent years, its growing food scene. One local couple is combining those to help shine a light on a ...
Did you catch Hal Bernton’s story in the Sunday Times on ‘dog-found truffles,’ learning how harvesters like Alana McGee use trained canines to sniff out the ripest, premium fungi? Here’s a little bit ...
Truffles may be a delicacy enjoyed around the world, but we owe compliments not only to the chef who prepared the dish, but also the dog who found the truffle. That’s right, dogs around North America ...