First things first, let’s clear up a common misconception: truffles are not mushrooms. They are a fungus, and while they are closely related, they are not actually part of the mushroom family. Instead ...

No need to dig for a truffle hunting adventure — follow your nose in France. As a cook and an avid diner, I’ve become a little fixated on seeing where my food comes from. I’ve been fishing for halibut ...

In forests across the planet, secretive hunters are searching for that rare and insanely expensive wild delicacy: the truffle. The organism, which grows underground, tethered to tree roots, can fetch ...