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"Truffle Tales: How Human and Dog Noses Differ in the Hunt for Flavour!"

In this post we look at the unrecognised power of human smell and how it has shaped our history.

Truffle appreciation

Carmine Di Campli

Jun 13, 20247 min read

The Fish River Truffles, truffle tasting grid.

This week we are pleased to launch the Fish River Truffle tasting grid. Its in word and excel formats.

Truffle appreciation

Carmine Di Campli

Jun 6, 20245 min read

Finding Australia's best truffle: 'Are you out there?'

This week's truffle blog post is about finding Australia's best truffle. A true gastronomic journey.

Fresh truffles

Carmine Di Campli

May 30, 20244 min read

Dimethyl sulfide (think boiling cabbage) is the main aromatic compound in truffles.

Truffle aroma: A deep dive into truffle selection using blind taste testing techniques.

In this post we explore and start the development of the truffle blind tasting grid.

Truffles at the table

Carmine Di Campli

May 23, 20247 min read

Aphrodisiac or super brand: why do we find truffles so irresistible?

Welcome to this week’s truffle exploration! In this truffle blog post, we set out on a quest to uncover the secrets behind truffles'...

Carmine Di Campli

May 16, 20246 min read

Unveiling the Truffle Grading Process: The Journey from Hunt to Classification.

In this post we explore the grading and classification of truffle in preparation for the new truffle season

Carmine Di Campli

May 9, 20242 min read

Digging into Delights: Our Truffle Blog Philosophy & Last Season's Greatest Hits!

This truffle blog post is about why we do the blog as well as a recap of last year's highlight posts

Truffles at the table

Carmine Di Campli

May 2, 20243 min read

Mastering Early Season Truffles: Your Essential Guide

In this blog post we share the know how on selecting early season truffles

About truffles

Carmine Di Campli

Apr 26, 20243 min read

The Alba Truffle Hunt is On: Italy's White Truffle is here for 2023.

Truffle enthusiasts, buckle up—white truffle (tuber magnatum) season is back in full swing! If you haven't indulged in your white truffle...

Carmine Di Campli

Nov 16, 20234 min read

Interview with Gary Lee: creator of the Australian Truffle Aroma Wheel

In this blog post, we've had the pleasure of chatting with the one and only Dr. Gary Lee. Now, I can almost hear you asking, "Who's this...

Carmine Di Campli

Aug 24, 20233 min read

The End of the Truffle Season 2023: A Farewell and What's Next

In this post we map out how you can continue to get your truffle fix and what next for our blog.

Carmine Di Campli

Aug 17, 20234 min read

The 2023 truffle Q&A

In this post we share some of the things we have learnt this year and do a Truffle Q&A of some of the questions that came up at our markets

Fresh truffles

Carmine Di Campli

Aug 10, 20235 min read

Does truffle oil contain any real truffle?

In this post we into truffle oils, or perhaps not so truffly truffle oils.

Carmine Di Campli

Aug 3, 20233 min read

Growing truffles? What you need to know.

In this post we talk about Growing truffles tips and tricks.

Carmine Di Campli

Jul 20, 20235 min read

Truffles and the trees they come from. A deeper dive into what it all means.

We again look at the aroma of truffles and the trees they come from

Carmine Di Campli

Jul 13, 20234 min read

We separated truffle from our English Oak, French Oak and Hazelnut trees. This is what we found.

In this post we unravel the aroma and paring qualities from truffles born under English Oak, French Oak and Hazelnut trees

Carmine Di Campli

Jul 6, 20234 min read

Shopping for truffles? The things you should know to get the best from your truffle purchase.

Truffle season has finally arrived, and at Fish River Truffles, we are eagerly preparing for our first hunt. What better time than now to...

Carmine Di Campli

Jun 22, 20236 min read

What you should know about tuber brumale and tuber melanosporum.

In this blog post we look at the differences and similarities of tuber brumale and tuber melanosporum.

About truffles

Carmine Di Campli

Jun 15, 20233 min read

A short truffle history. Their journey from Europe to Australia.

In this post we look at a short history of truffles and journey from Europe to Australia

About truffles

Carmine Di Campli

Jun 8, 20235 min read

Have you ever wondered why truffle plantations in Australia are called ‘truffieres’?

We explore why truffle plantations in Australia are usually referred to using the French word 'truffiers'.

Truffle Industry

Carmine Di Campli

May 25, 20233 min read