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Quick question 'bout Oregon truffles


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When are they ripe and where can I buy them? I live just outside of Eugene, but haven't seen them around anywhere. I know the truffle festival is in January, but I would love to get my mits on an ounce or two before Thanksgiving. Is that even a possibility?

Thanks!

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Please let me know too!! I really would like to get some. btw, what happened to all those south eastern truffle farms that were happening?

well, if i can get some info without paying the $500 admission (!!!) to the local truffle festival i'll spill the beans right here :)

i know i can buy them mail order, but it just seems silly since i'm sitting in the epicenter of oregon truffle land.

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For what it's worth both Pastaworks in S.E. Portland and City Market in N.W. Portland carry them. I agree with Pallee that they aren't quite fragrant enough- at least not at that price.

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so i gotta ask--what is with the meme that oregon truffles are the bees knees? (as opposed to Chinese/Asian truffles that seem to get a bad rap). Is it ripeness? i'm completely new to domestic truffles, so i reeeeeeally appreciate guidance before forking over a bunch of cash to taste them.

on the flip side, i'll be in portalnd in a few weekends and would happily post some truffley pics :)

thanks for all the input, from a total newb!

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