Comments on: Truffles for Dummies: what to do with an Australian black truffle http://www.progressivedinnerparty.net/2009/07/21/truffles-for-dummies-what-to-do-with-an-australian-black-truffle/ Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:17:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Fred http://www.progressivedinnerparty.net/2009/07/21/truffles-for-dummies-what-to-do-with-an-australian-black-truffle/comment-page-1/#comment-3581 Fred Mon, 04 Oct 2010 23:31:16 +0000 http://www.progressivedinnerparty.net/?p=2229#comment-3581 Thanks for the post Zoe. We've just been notified of some development assistance $ for the Truffle Festival next year so stand by for an even bigger truffle hit in 2011. Thanks for the post Zoe. We’ve just been notified of some development assistance $ for the Truffle Festival next year so stand by for an even bigger truffle hit in 2011.

]]> By: Zoe http://www.progressivedinnerparty.net/2009/07/21/truffles-for-dummies-what-to-do-with-an-australian-black-truffle/comment-page-1/#comment-2344 Zoe Wed, 29 Jul 2009 06:42:20 +0000 http://www.progressivedinnerparty.net/?p=2229#comment-2344 ... and forgot to say, thought the veggie love in your Canberra Times review of Rubicon today was great. … and forgot to say, thought the veggie love in your Canberra Times review of Rubicon today was great.

]]> By: Zoe http://www.progressivedinnerparty.net/2009/07/21/truffles-for-dummies-what-to-do-with-an-australian-black-truffle/comment-page-1/#comment-2343 Zoe Wed, 29 Jul 2009 06:40:52 +0000 http://www.progressivedinnerparty.net/?p=2229#comment-2343 I like the idea of stealth truffle ... da da DAH! I like the idea of stealth truffle … da da DAH!

]]> By: Cath the Canberra Cook http://www.progressivedinnerparty.net/2009/07/21/truffles-for-dummies-what-to-do-with-an-australian-black-truffle/comment-page-1/#comment-2340 Cath the Canberra Cook Wed, 29 Jul 2009 05:02:15 +0000 http://www.progressivedinnerparty.net/?p=2229#comment-2340 Woo, just saw the trackbacks. I'm catching up on my blog reading since I've been away. Thanks! I've just used some of the infused rice yesterday in a simple risotto with mushrooms (much like my pasta) and it had the same stealth effect of being somehow extra good without obvious in your face TRUFFLE! Woo, just saw the trackbacks. I’m catching up on my blog reading since I’ve been away. Thanks!

I’ve just used some of the infused rice yesterday in a simple risotto with mushrooms (much like my pasta) and it had the same stealth effect of being somehow extra good without obvious in your face TRUFFLE!

]]> By: FDB http://www.progressivedinnerparty.net/2009/07/21/truffles-for-dummies-what-to-do-with-an-australian-black-truffle/comment-page-1/#comment-2282 FDB Sat, 25 Jul 2009 01:19:12 +0000 http://www.progressivedinnerparty.net/?p=2229#comment-2282 He didn't even answer my call when I rang to say I'd be in the area, so clearly he's just not that interested in small fry. But still... what DD said. He didn’t even answer my call when I rang to say I’d be in the area, so clearly he’s just not that interested in small fry.

But still… what DD said.

]]> By: The Devil Drink http://www.progressivedinnerparty.net/2009/07/21/truffles-for-dummies-what-to-do-with-an-australian-black-truffle/comment-page-1/#comment-2281 The Devil Drink Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:58:52 +0000 http://www.progressivedinnerparty.net/?p=2229#comment-2281 <blockquote>One must get ones truffles any way one can</blockquote> But one oughtn't to get high off one's own supply. Just a bit of advice for prospective truffle-gangstas.

One must get ones truffles any way one can

But one oughtn’t to get high off one’s own supply. Just a bit of advice for prospective truffle-gangstas.

]]> By: Karen Plate Licker http://www.progressivedinnerparty.net/2009/07/21/truffles-for-dummies-what-to-do-with-an-australian-black-truffle/comment-page-1/#comment-2280 Karen Plate Licker Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:09:16 +0000 http://www.progressivedinnerparty.net/?p=2229#comment-2280 Hell yes, divide and conquer! One must get ones truffles any way one can and there is nothing new about syndicate purchasing after all, IGA (Independent Grocers Australia) even do it legally! Hell yes, divide and conquer! One must get ones truffles any way one can and there is nothing new about syndicate purchasing after all, IGA (Independent Grocers Australia) even do it legally!

]]> By: The Devil Drink http://www.progressivedinnerparty.net/2009/07/21/truffles-for-dummies-what-to-do-with-an-australian-black-truffle/comment-page-1/#comment-2279 The Devil Drink Fri, 24 Jul 2009 08:14:35 +0000 http://www.progressivedinnerparty.net/?p=2229#comment-2279 Truffles Tim: you need to organise yourself interstate syndicates, you want to take your cues from the success stories of retail. Your trusted intermediaries handle the ten and twenty kilos, breaking it down into smaller quantities for dealers with regular customer bases. Grow your relationships with existing communities and institutions and start a truffle culture. Get under-18s to move the street truffles, 'cause minors won't suffer the same law penalties as adult truffle sellers. And stay yourself <i>away</i> from the foodies, man, they're a world of pain. WWWSD (What Would Wesley Snipes Do)? Truffles Tim: you need to organise yourself interstate syndicates, you want to take your cues from the success stories of retail. Your trusted intermediaries handle the ten and twenty kilos, breaking it down into smaller quantities for dealers with regular customer bases.
Grow your relationships with existing communities and institutions and start a truffle culture. Get under-18s to move the street truffles, ’cause minors won’t suffer the same law penalties as adult truffle sellers. And stay yourself away from the foodies, man, they’re a world of pain.
WWWSD (What Would Wesley Snipes Do)?

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