Yes, pigs, hogs really, are the BEST at finding truffles.
But, they eat them the moment they find them 😁
It's easier to train a dog to find a truffle, and reward them with a dog treat.
I don't know how anyone would stop a hog from eating their favourite treat 😂
Fun fact, @arrrados: the only reason people ever discovered truffles was because in the past, they noticed all the little holes next to some trees. Holes kept showing up during the night. First, people thought witches created them by casting spells in the forest at night.
So, they started night patrols. Only to discover it was the hogs digging up truffles, having some midnight snacks, LOL.
Hahahah, nice story, I didn't know anything about that! So next time when I see strange holes in the ground I should start patrols during the night and I might discover something tasty!
I loved the look on Ira's (actor Ben Shenkman) face as the waiter was grating the truffles! I haven't had the pleasure of trying the yet. My sister is a chef and makes Truffle fries. They are drizzled with truffle oil and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. They are amazing and one of my favorite foods.
Some people in Istria use a certain species of pig to find them, they apparently sniff them out better than dogs :)
Hey @arrrados!
Yes, pigs, hogs really, are the BEST at finding truffles.
But, they eat them the moment they find them 😁
It's easier to train a dog to find a truffle, and reward them with a dog treat.
I don't know how anyone would stop a hog from eating their favourite treat 😂
Those hogs live on pretty expensive delicacies 😁
Hahaha!!
Yes, they do.
Fun fact, @arrrados: the only reason people ever discovered truffles was because in the past, they noticed all the little holes next to some trees. Holes kept showing up during the night. First, people thought witches created them by casting spells in the forest at night.
So, they started night patrols. Only to discover it was the hogs digging up truffles, having some midnight snacks, LOL.
Hahahah, nice story, I didn't know anything about that! So next time when I see strange holes in the ground I should start patrols during the night and I might discover something tasty!
You never know 😏
I loved the look on Ira's (actor Ben Shenkman) face as the waiter was grating the truffles! I haven't had the pleasure of trying the yet. My sister is a chef and makes Truffle fries. They are drizzled with truffle oil and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. They are amazing and one of my favorite foods.
Ha ha ha... yes, that was an incredible scene. I was uncomfortable looking at him squirming, lol.
Fries, truffles and parmesan can't be a bad combo 😉