said...

> On Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:15:25 +0100, Corey Richardson
> > wrote:
>
>>I can't be the only person who finds them overrated, a tad (very?)
>>tasteless, over expensive for what they are, and a bit meh...
>>
> I don't order truffle dishes, so I don't have a point of reference....
> but I love the duck pate that has truffles in it.


I bought a small jar of black truffles once and was highly disappointed.
Flavor was next to nothing and at that price?! I'll try white truffles some
day to see if there's a difference.

I sliced them over chicken and ate one by itself. Unremarkable.

Andy