Truffle Grading “We don't care to eat toadstools that think they are truffles.” — Mark Twain. Commonly truffles are classified by a size/shape system that indicates nothing about their actual eating qualities.To grade a truffle on qualities of flavour and aroma takes substantial experience, (and the opportunity to see, smell, eat top quality vs mediocre truffles more commonly available). A grading system that describes indicates actual quality A grade Aromatic, All a truffle should be, [...]  Read more >

The truffles have been coming in thick and fast since just before Winter Solstice.This season's harvest is currently far better than the past two years which were severely reduced by warm weather or rainfall. Picture, results of four hunts on Friday, including one by torchlight, cleaned Saturday morning just in time for Farm Gate Sales and Monday's postage Truffles for courier will be harvested Mon/Tues. There's more ground to cover too, with several hunting sessions planned Sunday morning is too wet, so [...]  Read more >