Yes - I loved it. What a **fun** read. I found it to be a 'page-turner' and stayed up into the wee hours to finish in two sittings. "Truffle Hunt" is way more that a 'foodie' book, which some may have assumed.
For the history buff, there is a compelling and complex story of the troubled Istria region with all of the wars, ethnic cleansing, purges and resulting current simmering resentments that would naturally remain.
For the culture buff, there are the story threads of family traditions and love of the land that create such a vibrant sense of place.
For the foodies, yes, there is abundant detail about what makes food truly 'great', and how the creation and sharing of magnificent food is as much the salvation of a people as having their land and an ability to make a living.
Then, of course, there is the unique story of the truffle itself and the astounding subculture of the harvesting and the marketing of such a treasure.
Buy this book and be ready to Enjoy!!
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Monday, May 18, 2015
Some Love for "Truffle Hunt"
The reviews have been coming in for our latest book "Truffle Hunt", and they have been overwhelmingly positive. This one is from Amazon...