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Indulge your sweet tooth on National Truffle Day with delicious truffle recipes, discounts, and deals!
Get ready to indulge your taste buds on National Truffle Day on May 2! This delicious holiday has been celebrated since the 19th century and celebrates the luxurious, decadent flavor of truffles. Truffles are a type of fungus that grows underground near trees and usually have a dark, earthy flavor. There are many different types of truffle dishes from all over the world, ranging from savory to sweet. It's time to grab some truffles and get ready for an indulgent day full of deliciousness!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1700s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Formative Years of Truffle Hunting </div><div class='timeline-text'>Truffle hunting began in earnest in Europe during the 18th century, with France and Italy leading the way.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Golden Age of Truffles</div><div class='timeline-text'>The 19th century, also known as the 'Golden Age of Truffles,' saw a boom in truffle production in France.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1920</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Peak of Truffle Harvest</div><div class='timeline-text'>In 1920 France produced close to 1,000 tons of truffles, marking the peak year of truffle harvest.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1970</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Dwindling Truffle Harvest</div><div class='timeline-text'>By 1970, truffle production had dramatically fallen due to loss of farmland and decline in traditional farming methods.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1980</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Truffle Cultivation Advances</div><div class='timeline-text'>Advances in truffle cultivation technology in the 1980s led to a resurgence in truffle production.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>World's Largest Truffle</div><div class='timeline-text'>In 2012, a 1.89 kg white truffle - the world's largest at that time - was discovered in Tuscany, Italy.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Bake a truffle cake</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Truffle cakes are surprisingly easy to make and they look beautiful! Start by creating a simple cake batter, add in some chopped truffles and bake it in the oven. Top it off with a creamy frosting and you have yourself a delicious truffle cake.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make truffle ice cream</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>It's time to take your homemade ice cream game to the next level. Start by making your favorite ice cream base and add in some chopped truffles for an extra special treat. Perfect for the summertime or for when you're having a craving for something sweet.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a truffle pizza</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take pizza night up a notch with this decadent truffle pizza. Start with your favorite pizza dough and top it with some white sauce, mozzarella cheese, and thin slices of black truffles. Bake until golden brown and enjoy!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Cook up some truffle mac n' cheese</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Mac n' cheese is always a hit when it comes to comfort food, so why not add some truffles into the mix? Start by cooking up some macaroni noodles, then mix in some cream sauce, cheese, butter, and chopped truffles. Bake in the oven until bubbly.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Throw a truffle party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over for an evening of celebrating National Truffle Day! Create various dishes featuring truffles such as pasta dishes, salads, pizzas, dips and appetizers. Don't forget to whip up some tasty desserts as well!</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Truffles are incredibly decadent</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Truffles are a luxurious, gourmet treat that are sure to impress any foodie. With their earthy, umami flavor and creamy texture, they can transform an ordinary dish into something extraordinary. Plus, they look beautiful as a garnish for desserts or salads!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Truffles are a unique ingredient</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Truffles offer a unique burst of flavor that can't be found in any other ingredient. Whether you're using white truffles in risotto or shaving black truffles over pasta, your dishes are sure to have an amazing depth of flavor that will delight your taste buds!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Truffles are versatile</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>In addition to being used in savory dishes, truffles can also be used to create decadent desserts. Nutella truffles, salted caramel truffles, and even white chocolate truffle cake - the possibilities are endless! So no matter what type of cuisine you enjoy, there's a way to incorporate delightful truffle goodness into just about anything!</p></div></div>
National Truffle Day is celebrated on May 2 every year. In 2024 National Truffle Day will occur on a Thursday.
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