1
a
: the dark or light edible subterranean fruiting body of several European ascomycetous fungi (especially genus Tuber)
also
: any of various similar fruiting bodies of related fungi
b
: a fungus that produces truffles
2
: a candy made of chocolate, butter, sugar, and sometimes liqueur shaped into balls and often coated with cocoa
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This box features assorted dark chocolate truffles in packs of 6, 12, or 24.
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Kaitlyn McInnis, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2023
Available in shades magnolia gray and brown truffle and discounted at just $29, you’ll be tempted to add both of these comfortable pants to your cart ASAP.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2023
Contemporary is salmon with filings of earthy truffle and a hit of lemon juice as a leveler.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 1 Sep. 2023
While colder months in Umbria have their own appeal (think: wine tasting and great food while sitting by the fire, and endless opportunities to hunt for black truffle) the summer and spring showcase the region's natural splendor at its best.
—Elisa Carassai, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2023
Rae loves the salads, but the breakfast menu here also includes organic date and yogurt bowls, date French toast, and truffle scrambled eggs.
—Nicola Chilton, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Aug. 2023
But the signature truffle fries, undiscounted, cost $21, and food specials like arancini at $15 weren’t enough for dinner.
—Elaine Glusac, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2023
Relax in one of 10 guest rooms with four-poster beds and handmade quilts, or sample the restaurant’s seasonal dishes like wild mushroom strudel with truffle aioli and herb salad.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2023
The tasteful/subtle fixings include truffle aioli, Bibb lettuce, heirloom tomato and onions.
—Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 20 June 2023
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Kaitlyn McInnis, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2023
Available in shades magnolia gray and brown truffle and discounted at just $29, you’ll be tempted to add both of these comfortable pants to your cart ASAP.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2023
Contemporary is salmon with filings of earthy truffle and a hit of lemon juice as a leveler.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 1 Sep. 2023
While colder months in Umbria have their own appeal (think: wine tasting and great food while sitting by the fire, and endless opportunities to hunt for black truffle) the summer and spring showcase the region's natural splendor at its best.
—Elisa Carassai, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2023
Rae loves the salads, but the breakfast menu here also includes organic date and yogurt bowls, date French toast, and truffle scrambled eggs.
—Nicola Chilton, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Aug. 2023
But the signature truffle fries, undiscounted, cost $21, and food specials like arancini at $15 weren’t enough for dinner.
—Elaine Glusac, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2023
Relax in one of 10 guest rooms with four-poster beds and handmade quilts, or sample the restaurant’s seasonal dishes like wild mushroom strudel with truffle aioli and herb salad.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2023
The tasteful/subtle fixings include truffle aioli, Bibb lettuce, heirloom tomato and onions.
—Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 20 June 2023
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