Without white truffles, the same meals are at least $20 less.

And they're precisely the bed any sensible white truffle would choose.

Prices for large white truffles are close to $1,000 a pound.

It is actually far better than white truffle oil, and, at $17.99 for nine ounces, a little cheaper too.

He was making a selection from the first white truffles of the season.

My introduction to white truffles took place in Venice several years ago.

Drizzle a little white truffle oil, if you like, around the asparagus, and serve.

There's more than one way to tame a white truffle, however.

"I'm going to put white truffle in my blanquette this year."

For many people they are a delicacy on a par with white truffles.