Wanted: Truffling in the SE.

[aboynamedjim]

Something you don't see everyday on the SD...

I work my fantastic dog (a Lagotto Romagnolo) for truffling. I'm always on the look out for new ground in Hampshire/Wiltshire/Surrey/Sussex/Berkshire/Kent/Buckinghamshire

If you have access to chalky soil and beach/hazel, the chances are you have truffles growing underfoot and anything found will be split with you as a thank you. Its a fantastic day out and great sport. If you fancy it for a day, just drop me a PM.

With many thanks

Jim (& Alba the wonder dog)

 

[filzee]

Now that’s is cool.
Unfortunately i can’t help but best of luck to you

 

[sh1kar]

National trust?

 

[Mr Tree]

Can you show some pictures please, very interested in this, cheers.

 

[Essexsussex]

Very cool…

 

[aboynamedjim]

Can you show some pictures please, very interested in this, cheers.

Certainly! These are from Monday (which was my first day of the season)

 

[Mr Tree]

Absolutely amazing! Boy do I like wild mushrooms, but Truffles & Morrells are two that I never had the pleasure of finding or tasting. Are the truffles for sale or do you like the flavour? I believe they are mainly for flavouring, cooking oil & sauces, but sparingly. Black Gold. Thanks for showing.

 

[Stalker62]

When we took on our Cocker, the lady who bred her, said she had been trained on truffles.

She brought some truffle scent and had the wee pup find it in our garden. I think this lady used to go over to Europe for truffle hunting competitions.

Who knew?

To my shame, I never kept it up with our wee dog...

 

[bullet chucker]

Maybe you should have taken off the mask?

BC.

 

[nun_hunter]

Something you don't see everyday on the SD...

I work my fantastic dog (a Lagotto Romagnolo) for truffling. I'm always on the look out for new ground in Hampshire/Wiltshire/Surrey/Sussex/Berkshire/Kent/Buckinghamshire

If you have access to chalky soil and beach/hazel, the chances are you have truffles growing underfoot and anything found will be split with you as a thank you. Its a fantastic day out and great sport. If you fancy it for a day, just drop me a PM.

With many thanks

Jim (& Alba the wonder dog)

I don't have access to land but I know someone who is a professional chef and does the same as you.

Have you tried contacting any vineyards? I think plenty of them are on the right sort of soil and seem the type of place that would value truffles and may have spare woodland they can't/don't farm. If you are splitting the haul I would have thought they would be a good place to contact and ask.

 

[aboynamedjim]

A very good idea. Thank you

 

[phillc]

Love it! We have a new, 6 months old, Lagotto. The breeder is big into truffle hunting and we're taking lessons. So far, Islay (the dog) will find a truffle or piece of truffle thrown in the long grass in our garden, but the forest has too many other amusements at the moment. She still needs a lot of work, but we're hopeful of at least one success this autumn/winter.

 

[aboynamedjim]

Love it! We have a new, 6 months old, Lagotto. The breeder is big into truffle hunting and we're taking lessons. So far, Islay (the dog) will find a truffle or piece of truffle thrown in the long grass in our garden, but the forest has too many other amusements at the moment. She still needs a lot of work, but we're hopeful of at least one success this autumn/winter.

Keep at it!

 

[johnnytheboy]

I’d love to do that, I’m in Edinburgh though so a long way!

 

[aboynamedjim]

Bit far for me, sorry!

 

[phillc]

@aboynamedjim You've probably read all these, but here's a few books I found interesting recently:

Truffle Hound: On the Trail of the World's Most Seductive Fungus - Rowan Jacobsen. Well written and researched information on the global truffle trade. Includes a section on UK truffle hunting (and importing).

The Truffle Underground - Ryan Jacobs. A touch sensationalist, but still interesting. Covers some of the same ground as the book listed above, but in somewhat less detail.

Truffle Boy - Ian Purkayastha. The story of a loner kid who found his calling and become one of the major truffle importers in the US. Worth the read, even if the auther doesn't strike me as someone I'd want to have a beer with.

Truffle: A Global History - Zachary Novak. Not too exciting and not entirely global, but it filled a couple of hours reading time. The most interesting part was the opening section about North African truffles and their history.

I read all of these as ebooks downloaded from various websites.... they're out there!

I think the best was the first one I've listed.

Do you have any other recommendations?

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[aboynamedjim]

@aboynamedjim You've probably read all these, but here's a few books I found interesting recently:

Truffle Hound: On the Trail of the World's Most Seductive Fungus - Rowan Jacobsen. Well written and researched information on the global truffle trade. Includes a section on UK truffle hunting (and importing).

The Truffle Underground - Ryan Jacobs. A touch sensationalist, but still interesting. Covers some of the same ground as the book listed above, but in somewhat less detail.

Truffle Boy - Ian Purkayastha. The story of a loner kid who found his calling and become one of the major truffle importers in the US. Worth the read, even if the auther doesn't strike me as someone I'd want to have a beer with.

Truffle: A Global History - Zachary Novak. Not too exciting and not entirely global, but it filled a couple of hours reading time. The most interesting part was the opening section about North African truffles and their history.

I read all of these as ebooks downloaded from various websites.... they're out there!

I think the best was the first one I've listed.

Do you have any other recommendations?

@aboynamedjim You've probably read all these, but here's a few books I found interesting recently:

Truffle Hound: On the Trail of the World's Most Seductive Fungus - Rowan Jacobsen. Well written and researched information on the global truffle trade. Includes a section on UK truffle hunting (and importing).

The Truffle Underground - Ryan Jacobs. A touch sensationalist, but still interesting. Covers some of the same ground as the book listed above, but in somewhat less detail.

Truffle Boy - Ian Purkayastha. The story of a loner kid who found his calling and become one of the major truffle importers in the US. Worth the read, even if the auther doesn't strike me as someone I'd want to have a beer with.

Truffle: A Global History - Zachary Novak. Not too exciting and not entirely global, but it filled a couple of hours reading time. The most interesting part was the opening section about North African truffles and their history.

I read all of these as ebooks downloaded from various websites.... they're out there!

I think the best was the first one I've listed.

Do you have any other recommendations?

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Brilliant suggestions, I have added them to my reading list! Much appreciated sir

 

[Brittany boy]

I was told ( not sure if it’s true ) there is a large newly planted ( last 20 years ) hardwood plantation an hour south of Edinburgh where some of the trees had truffle spores deliberately impregnated on the roots before planting. One of my farmer friends did the same a few years earlier when he planted wind breaks, I’ve always fancied trying the GWP and JR terrier at finding out if any have developed. Seems like a good exercise for the dogs.

 

[aboynamedjim]

I was told ( not sure if it’s true ) there is a large newly planted ( last 20 years ) hardwood plantation an hour south of Edinburgh where some of the trees had truffle spores deliberately impregnated on the roots before planting. One of my farmer friends did the same a few years earlier when he planted wind breaks, I’ve always fancied trying the GWP and JR terrier at finding out if any have developed. Seems like a good exercise for the dogs.

It's a cracking day out and great sport for you and the dogs

 

[Hind.on.stalker]

Hi Jim. we're more SW than SE but sent you a message