Black truffle butter

[Pegmeister]

I have to admit that I have been somewhat intrigued about the flavor of truffles, but I have yet been able to commit to $200 to buy a truffle. While, I have had various truffle oils, some good some bad, I have yet to order a dish anywhere that has enough truffle to figure out whether or not I like it. So, today, when I found black truffle butter at Milton Market I figure I would give it a go. The brand is Aux Delices des Bois, and it really was delicous. I'm just wondering if anyone has any other truffle suggestions?

[mjg0725]

Hey Pegmeister,

Here is a "deal" on the exact butter you bought. Does this seem like a good deal compared to what you paid for it?

http://wine.woot.com/

[Pegmeister]

I believe I paid $5.90 for approximately 3 oz.

[trufflehound]

I,ve gotten black truffle butter at Russo,s. Can,t recall the brand.

[kitsune]

The Aux Delice des Bois black truffle butter is what made me fall in love with truffles (I love cooking it with eggs). Whole Foods is usually my go-to as well.

I'd also recommend a truffle cheese that I often pick up at WH. It's called Sottocenere and has a really nice delicate truffle flavor.

Of course, if you want a full-on truffle experience and don't want to pay $200, I'd definitely suggest paying a visit to Gran Gusto for their black truffle pizzas. The last one I had there was exquisite, and it won't break the bank.

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Gran Gusto
90 Sherman St, Cambridge, MA 02140

[Pegmeister]

Is the black truffle pizza a special or is it always on the menu?

[kitsune]

I think it's a seasonal offering.

[hsquare2southend]

Truffle Tremor cheese at WF!

[hiddenboston]

I like black truffle butter more than white truffle butter, mainly because it has a more bold taste, but white truffle butter is good in pasta dishes. I tend to get truffle butter at Whole Foods, though Fresh Market in Hingham also has it.