I'm not a food bumpkin, and I've gamely eaten ... I brought my newborn baby home from the hospital. Like my truffle, he, too, was expensive, rare, fragile and could be weighed in ounces.

More from Food The white truffle growing in the woods of Alba, Piedmont, Italy is the rarest and most expensive truffle in the world. This truffle is bigger, more fragrant and flavorful than other ...

Get to know truffle mushrooms—and find out why they come with such a hefty price tag—with our deep look into the coveted ...

Uncovering truffles requires tremendous foraging skills, and they belong to the fungi family. But if they're accessible in nature, just like mushrooms, why are they so expensive? Find out more as ...

Two new species of truffle have been discovered in North America. But how do they taste and what opportunities do they create for the food industry?

Their mysterious origins and complex lifecycle continue to fascinate scientists and food enthusiasts, and their use in ...

On Thursday, a culinary treasure made its mark on Howell Mountain as black Périgord truffles, one of the world’s most expensive foods, were successfully harvested. Typically associated with ...

Lota prepared two very distinctive dishes for readers that feature black truffles.

Truffles, the umami-rich underground fungi, are especially pungent this time of year. Here's what to look for and where to find them in North Jersey.