Research Catalog

Taming the truffle : the history, lore, and science of the ultimate mushroom / Ian R. Hall, Gordon T. Brown, Alessandra Zambonelli.

Title
Taming the truffle : the history, lore, and science of the ultimate mushroom / Ian R. Hall, Gordon T. Brown, Alessandra Zambonelli.
Author
Hall, Ian R. (Ian Robert), 1946-
Publication
Portland, Or. : Timber Press, 2007.

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Additional Authors
  • Brown, Gordon T. (Gordon Thomas), 1950-
  • Zambonelli, Alessandra.
Description
304 p. : col. ill., col. maps; 24 cm.
Summary
The most comprehensive practical treatment of the gastronomic treasure to date, Taming the Truffle brings the latest research and decades of experience to enthusiasts and professionals alike, with coverage of the leading truffle areas including France, Italy, Spain, and Asia, and the newcomers: Australia, New Zealand, and the United States.--COVER.
Subject
  • Truffières
  • Truffle culture
  • Truffles
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 254-295) and index.
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
Contents
From the past comes the present -- Science to the rescue -- Identifying truffle species -- The habitats of some commercial truffles -- Establishing a truffière -- Maintenance of truffières -- The rewards.
ISBN
  • 9780881928600
  • 0881928607
LCCN
^^2007019017