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when I open its padded envelope.“Do not store them over rice!

It dries them out,” warns her accompanying note, along with, “This one was found by our German shepherd, Cowboy.”.After a night in a sealed container with raw eggs, it’s time to eat the actual truffle.As I lay slices over soft eggs, I smell petrichor and wet forest.

Pinching my nose to block some of the fragrance, it tastes like chestnut.I shave it over arugula and squash ravioli.

For dessert, I shave it over cheese.

It adds texture and an almost indescribable fresh funk to everything.For a starter decanter, this option from JoyJolt is great.

The piece has a typical structure, marked by a wide base and long neck.We felt the decanter was comfortable in hand and delivered on aeration.

However, the capacity is slightly smaller than some of the other options, and the thickness of the glass felt a little less luxurious and delicate in hand.At $45, the price is right, and if you can get it on sale, even better.. Food & Wine.