What are truffles, and why are they so expensive? - Carolyn Beans

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In autumn 2007, a Tuscan father and son unearthed one of the largest white truffles ever found. It later sold at auction for a record-breaking $330,000— more than six times the price of its weight in gold at the time. Truffles are one of the world’s most expensive foods— in part because global demand often outstrips supply. But why are truffles so ... Read More