I consider myself a bit of a foodie. Although I find the term annoying. Years ago I got Parmesan truffle fries from a local place and they were really good.

Fast forward and I tried them at a new place and I just thought the truffle oil was rancid so I had them get an order without it. Then one time my dinner side was zucchini and it had truffle oil. Same nasty smell and taste. My fiancé just got a mushroom pizza with it and the smell alone grossed me out. I don’t get why people like it. Maybe they are just using too much.

Anyhow I’m bored and been stuck in the house sick for a few days so I’m posting a lot. Lol.

It's one of those things that is very good in moderation, but many people use way too much of it and in that situation I agree it's nasty.

Maybe it's just the way they used it in a recipe?
Truffle Parmesan Fries sounds good to me, I've had them and loved them.
Can't recall much other implementations ~ maybe Truffle Mac and Cheese all good but it was at a high end restaurant.

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Maybe they are just using too much.

I was told at one point by someone knowledgeable that the 'temperature at which it is cooked' is crucial to which esters/micro components of the truffle-flavor compounds are fragile and easily mutilated. Of course other words were used.

It seemed reasonable, as I decreased the temp at which I added a few drops to my home omlettes and noted improvement in flavor.

Still, this is not a claim to 'reality' but a suggestion if further research is warranted for your purpose.

I like truffles, however the vast, VAST majority of what's labeled as 'truffle oil' is crap; it's a giant waste, a creation of marketing. It's possible the oil being used, had gone rancid or, an ingredient had gone bad. Kitchens are hot spaces and if oil is not put away or, allowed to sit around, and not used, it can go bad quickly. If you like the flavor, that's fine, many people like Kraft mac n'cheese, which I find horrible but, for many people, it's comfort food spurring childhood memories.

Here's a article about truffle oils and its background

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Originally posted by frayedends:
I consider myself a bit of a foodie. Although I find the term annoying.

A true foodie, is one who understands food, its pathway of sourcing, preparation, and can appreciate its presentation; you don't need to be a sophisticate to be a foodie. The stereotype of someone who constantly eats out, looks down on diners, stands, walk-up counters, chases Michelin started restaurants, dispenses criticism and hobnobs with chefs, does not make a foodie.

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Originally posted by corsair:


A true foodie, is one who understands food, its pathway of sourcing, preparation, and can appreciate its presentation; you don't need to be a sophisticate to be a foodie. The stereotype of someone who constantly eats out, looks down on diners, stands, walk-up counters, chases Michelin started restaurants, dispenses criticism and hobnobs with chefs, does not make a foodie.

Then I'm pretty close to a true foodie. I just don't like the term because people that use it are more often the stereotype you describe.

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Originally posted by corsair:
A true foodie, is one who understands food, its pathway of sourcing, preparation, and can appreciate its presentation; you don't need to be a sophisticate to be a foodie. The stereotype of someone who constantly eats out, looks down on diners, stands, walk-up counters, chases Michelin started restaurants, dispenses criticism and hobnobs with chefs, does not make a foodie.

IMO, a "foodie" does not need to be a chef or cook, or understand "sourcing" or preparation, etc. or have any special knowledge of food.

To me, a "foodie" is one that lives to eat, not eats to live.

Truffle oil needs to be used very very sparingly. One drop goes a long way. It's not like adding fresh truffles (fresh truffle might be an oxymoron) where you can shave some on things.

Yeah I'm thinking these folks are using cheap truffle oil and using way too much.

As far as foodie, I do cook and I'm interested in the source of my food. But I also think someone that appreciates good food and is interested in trying all kinds of foods could be considered a foodie.

As far as living to eat, well I fall into that a bit. But I'm trying to change my diet and not treat every meal as a reward. I think there can be a balance.

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Originally posted by frayedends:
Yeah I'm thinking these folks are using cheap truffle oil and using way too much.

As far as foodie, I do cook and I'm interested in the source of my food. But I also think someone that appreciates good food and is interested in trying all kinds of foods could be considered a foodie.

As far as living to eat, well I fall into that a bit. But I'm trying to change my diet and not treat every meal as a reward. I think there can be a balance.

Yep. I don't live to eat. There are so many other things to "live for" I enjoy good food and will abstain from crappy food even if I'm a bit hunger waiting for the good stuff. When I eat, I want to enjoy it. For me it's one of life's little pleasures. If it's just to fill my gut, I pass. Of course I've never been in a sever survivor situation which would change this paradigm.

Most Truffle Oil isn't, especially the relatively inexpensive on-frenchfries version.

We sell truffle oil. I love it. But truffle oil is like high proof whiskey. It’s good in moderation, but if you have too much, it’s not a good time.

Frayedends, if you would like a bottle of not rancid, tasty truffle oil, email me an address that UPS can deliver to, and I’ll send you a bottle.

Since I don’t have access to real truffles, nor have I ever been fortunate enough to have them shaved onto a prepared dish, the truffle oil is all I know.

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Originally posted by Beancooker:
We sell truffle oil. I love it. But truffle oil is like high proof whiskey. It’s good in moderation, but if you have too much, it’s not a good time.

Frayedends, if you would like a bottle of not rancid, tasty truffle oil, email me an address that UPS can deliver to, and I’ll send you a bottle.

Email inbound! Thanks so much. I can't wait to try!

It’ll ship tomorrow.

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Originally posted by Beancooker:
It’ll ship tomorrow.

Thanks again! I will report back once I use it.

Noah,

I could swear I'd heard several times in the past that 99% of "truffle oil" in the marketplace has zero truffle content. Instead relying on synthetic agents to give it "truffle flavor." Can you comment on this please?

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Originally posted by frayedends:

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Originally posted by Beancooker:
It’ll ship tomorrow.

Thanks again! I will report back once I use it.

Nice!! Lucky! Range report expected upon receipt.

I actually am not keen on truffles or truffle oil; I've never liked anything with truffles noted as part of the dish. Especially for the cost. Some people don't like cilantro, I don't like truffle. Not sure why.

it's nasty

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Originally posted by bald1:
Noah,

I could swear I'd heard several times in the past that 99% of "truffle oil" in the marketplace has zero truffle content. Instead relying on synthetic agents to give it "truffle flavor." Can you comment on this please?

The truffle oil that we sell definitely has truffles. Literally, there are two shaved slices in the bottle.
It is flavored by steeping truffle slices in the oil. What we sell isn’t cheap, but being that we offer wholesale prices, it’s not that bad either.

Our “premium truffle oil” is not the chemical fake shit. We do sell two kinds though. What I’m sending to frayedends is the good, real, good shit.