RP110: Talking Truffles with Olga Urbani

ReMARKable Palate #110: Talking Truffles with Olga Urbani

You saw my video interview with Olga Urbani from Urbani Tartufi on ReMARKable Palate Video #17. Here we speak more in depth about the qualities of the truffle, one of my favorite foods, and hear about Urbani's Truffle Academy.

Urbani Academy Grant

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RPV17: Urbani Truffles

ReMARKable Palate Video #17: Urbani Truffles

I speak with Olga Urbani of Urbani Tartufi, the world leader in truffle production, about her family's legacy in the pungent truffle trade. We learn about the production process and the many innovative produts Urbani produces, and a contest for chefs hosted by Urbani.

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Truffled "Eggs in the Basket"

What a way to use leftovers! I had some remaining truffles from a client dinner, and I brought them up to Jennifer's. We decided to make "eggs in the basket", Italian style, simply served with shaved truffles preserved in oil.

We enjoyed the breakfast poolside, and of course used the "cut outs" from the toast to enjoy some strawberry preserves we picked up at Rogowski Farm. There's nothing like real home made preserves from a farm where the berries were actually grown! So as much as we advocate for eating local, this is the perfect balance...local eggs, toast and jam, with an accent from an earthy delight that you can only get from halfway around the world!

The only one disappointed with the meal was Stiva, who didn't get any! Ah well, he enjoyed the sun by the pool...

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Creative in the Kitchen? Enter this contest:

I got this press release, and my creative juices started flowing: I immediately entered one of my favorite Gilded Fork recipes, my Polenta Napoleons with Wild Mushroom Bruschetta and Truffles.

Urbani Tartufi, the global leader in fresh truffles and preserved truffle products, will launch its first annual ‘Urbani Academy Truffle Grant’ to promote greater variety in the use of its truffle products by US-based chefs.

The Grant Program, which was created by Urbani Tartufi in response to the growing demand for culinary training in the use of truffle products, will award one grand prize winner a one-week stay at the Academia Tartufi in Umbria, Italy, where he/she will be educated in all aspects of the truffle industry, from truffle production to entrée preparation.

“We want to showcase the versatility of truffles,” said Urbani Spokeswoman Olga Urbani, “how they enhance a restaurant menu and how truffles can positively impact a restaurant’s profitability.”

Interested culinary professionals should submit one original recipe utilizing fresh or preserved truffles to be evaluated by expert chefs from the Urbani Academia Tartufi and answer a brief online questionnaire.� Entry forms and contest information are available online at www.urbanigrant.com.

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