81: The Murky, Magical, Mysterious World of Truffles + The Most Incredible Dining Table Ever

1/17/2022

Journey to the Centre of Food

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Joining Jay and James this week is Mr Truffle, one of Britain's leading truffle experts and the perfect person to explain the dodgy, delightful and delicious business of truffles. From spending 60k on a single white truffle to trading thousands on them in nighttime car park deals, where to find them in the forest to the right time to hunt them , it's an amazing trip inside this hidden world. Plus two famous ladies join the Dream Dinner Party, one with the most amazing table you'll ever encounter.

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81: The Murky, Magical, Mysterious World of Truffles + The Most Incredible Dining Table Ever

Journey to the Centre of Food

More episodes from "Journey to the Centre of Food"

102: Superhero Brands Origin Stories

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100: The Sordid Secrets of your Spice Rack

99: Dinner of the Three Emperors - Cooking for Princes and Tsars

98: The Oldest Hangover Cure in the World & The Top 10 Healthiest Foods on the Planet

97: Time Travelling in a Pub

96: What The Royal Family Really Like to Eat + Inside the World's Most Expensive Restaurant

95: The Remarkable Story of the World's Most Famous Chef

94: The Top 8 Worst Foods in the World