Truffles And Celebrities: From Alba To Hollywood

 

Hollywood is much closer to Alba – the world’s truffle capital in Piedmont, Italy – than a traditional map would suggest. The connection may not be geographical, but sentimental (and financial): Bruce Willis is willing to spend a small fortune in Tuber magnatum Pico, the scientific name for white truffles, along with perfect regional wines to accompany the precious tuber like Barolo and Barbaresco.
Michael Douglas just bought a significant about of white truffle on a recent trip to Italy, which begs the question: are they for him, or for his wife, Catherine Zeta Jones who has confessed to using a special shampoo made of caviar and – yes, you guessed it, white truffle.

 Extravagances aside, white truffle is the perfect delicacy for refined palates. As one of the world’s rarest and costliest foods, truffles are impossible to cultivate and are available for only a couple of months a year.

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Truffles And Celebrities: From Alba To Hollywood

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