Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Truffle Dog!

Runt & I just returned from the Oregon Truffle Festival Truffle Dog Training Seminar in Eugene, taught by Jean Rand with her black Lab, Gusto, and Jim Sanford with his Italian truffle dog, Tom. I was in Jean's group.

I can't believe I actually did it!!! I didn't wimp out! I followed through! I survived!

I'm NOT surprised at ALL that Runty found a wild truffle by himself during the field trip after a bit of training. I knew he could! Actually, he found about 10 small white ones. I'm so impressed, Good Boy, Runty!

Dang camera batteries died, so I have zero pictures! Seriously bummed about that. Anyone have pictures they want to share of the event?

Will write more later, the food was pretty dang tasty! I could easily get spoiled!

The first lunch was in a ballroom at the hotel, Valley River Inn.
I didn't have a menu, so I'm guessing what the dishes were. I do know they were all GOOD!
Ice tea with lemon.
Selection of rolls and butter.
Salad: Lettuce leaves and wedge (butter? bibb?) with avocado vinaigrette dressing. Tiny bits of diced green, yellow & red bell pepper added color and taste. Very nice!
Squab breast with black truffle sauce.
Squash, beet, parsnip(?), shallot(?) with white truffle(?) sauce
Strawberry Shortcake with white truffle(?) whipped cream
I think I remembered it all...