However pigs also love to eat truffles. So, since there was
always a dispute with the pig over ownership rights (i.e. 300 lb. truffle-finders
are always keepers!!), they are no
longer used in truffle-hunting. Instead, they have been replaced with ‘truffle-sniffing
dogs’!! (Per Wiki: need to be trained, but easier to control!) As I recounted this
tale to my friend, we laughed and mused about how much fun it would be to go on
a truffle hunt. (From my mouth to the truffle-god’s ear.)
To see more of these photos and to read the story, check out David Lebovitz's story about his hunt with the pig, on his blog:
http://www.davidlebovitz.com/2010/02/truffle-hunting-in-france/#comments
Lo and behold, guess what appeared in my email box today? An
invitation from Johann & Lisa
Pepin (who have a truffle plantation in the Provence) inviting me (and you - my
dear readers) to visit them. They will tell us how truffles are cultivated and truffle dogs are
trained, and we can go on a hunt for France's elusive "black gold" with
professional hunters who know all the tricks of the trade.http://www.davidlebovitz.com/2010/02/truffle-hunting-in-france/#comments
Interested? Contact me and I will help you plan a wonderful self-drive trip through the Provence which, of course, can include the truffle hunt. (Truffle season: summer - May to September; winter - November to March)
Or join me and a few other baby-boomer couples (no more than 6 couples) in the Provence during Christmas week (Dec 21 to 26)… as we share accommodations (6 private rooms, each with bath) in a fully- furnished, luxury villa.
Or join me from 27 December to 04 January for a week with ‘just us girls’... at the same luxury villa.
(For both trips: a rental car will be available for each couple or every two women. )
Travel along the Spanish coast, taking in the amazing views, relaxing on perfect beaches, dancing in the hottest clubs, and sampling the most delicious cuisine.
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