The truffle has carved out its niche in Poitou-Charentes, especially

in the department of Charente. The original idea for

this book, which reveals all the secrets about this tasty and

rare mushroom, was to enhance the value of this

booming agricultural industry through the profiles of truffle

producers, truffle associations and the regional market in

Jarnac, and also by promoting the extraordinary marriage

between the truffle and the region's spirits.

A collection of gourmet recipes demonstrating the

different ways in which truffles can be consumed adds the

finishing touch to the book. These recipes are aimed at

truffle lovers and can be easily recreated at minimal cost