The Mystique, Money and Madness of Truffles | Jane Black | Preview
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Why This Episode Matters
Why one of the world's most prized ingredients commands extraordinary prices.
How truffle cultivation began challenging the romantic image of hunters searching the woods with trained dogs.
Why aroma, scarcity and spectacle are as important to the allure of truffles as flavor.
What happens when restaurants get their hands on thousands of…
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