November 14th, 2011 by Bob Klein
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We arrived at Giorgio’s on Saturday and got our first look at what he’s recently been digging up: some beautiful specimens with nice fragrance and good weight. No ginormous ones like last year, but many in the 25 gram to 60 gram range. As always with Giorgio it’s a family affair and his niece, Caterina, was on hand to help with truffle scrubbing. Tomorrow we head to…
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November 7th, 2011 by Bob Klein
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Aldo Vacca from Produttori del Barbaresco was taught that proper truffle shaving meant completely covering the dish. Here he demonstrates. This was a block-buster truffle. We ‘re at Trattoria Antica Torre in Barbaresco, famous for their hand-cut tajarin, that is made with only flour and egg yolks….
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October 25th, 2011 by Catherine Meng
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Oliveto co-owner Bob Klein and General Manager Shane Walker depart in less than a week for Italy in pursuit of truffles for our upcoming dinners. We’ve already heard some preliminary reports about the start of the season from a few of our contacts. Bad news first: Our friend Aldo Vacca in the Piedmont says…
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October 24th, 2011 by Catherine Meng
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It’s hard to imagine mushrooms after this past weekend’s hot spell, but apparently the rainfall from a few weeks ago started things growing. Over the weekend we received some stellar Chanterelles from the Humboldt and just this morning some exceptional Porcini from Mendocino….
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October 20th, 2011 by Maggie Blyth Klein
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We first got the idea of going to Italy to obtain the truffles for our truffle dinners sixteen years ago, after a shipment of specially selected truffles with Oliveto’s name and address on it got lost in Heathrow Airport. Although the truffles [...]
May 24th, 2011 by Catherine Meng
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Morels usually arrive in March, but due to a late spring, a ginormous snow pack, and a scarce number of forest fires they’ve been a no-show until now. But when it comes to morels we can all agree, better late than never. These are from the Shasta area and will be on the menu starting…
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November 13th, 2010 by Bob Klein
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Here it is, our 604 gram truffle. Found in the south of Tuscany, near Chiusi. This truffle had been missed by two hunters earlier, but then found by a dog named Jeny. And, to my great honor…
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November 11th, 2010 by Bob Klein
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I arrived in Chianti last night. They have just had some significant rain (harder for the dogs to find the truffle) and it is cold (that’s good). The rain is supposed to have passed by tomorrow, so we are hopeful the ground will dry enough to begin harvesting…
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March 12th, 2010 by Catherine Meng
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It’s that time of year again…
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January 7th, 2010 by Catherine Meng
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The season may provide fewer options by way of available produce, but Chef Canales uses his skillful creativity (not to mention his supersonic hearing!) to devise a slew of excellent dishes for the winter menu. Add to that one of the best chanterelle seasons in the a while, and you’ve got some serious deliciousness coming out of the Oliveto kitchen right now….
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