Comments on: How Much is a Truffle Worth? Would You Believe $200K? http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2008/12/01/how-much-is-a-truffle-worth-would-you-believe-200k/ General interest observations and true web-log. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:04:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: James Hill http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2008/12/01/how-much-is-a-truffle-worth-would-you-believe-200k/comment-page-1/#comment-1435440 James Hill Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:03:38 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=32621#comment-1435440 This is really pushing the logic that anything sold by the gram is more fun that anything sold by the pound. This is really pushing the logic that anything sold by the gram is more fun that anything sold by the pound.

]]> By: smartalix http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2008/12/01/how-much-is-a-truffle-worth-would-you-believe-200k/comment-page-1/#comment-1435384 smartalix Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:17:59 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=32621#comment-1435384 14, Nope, that's tulip bulbs. 14,

Nope, that’s tulip bulbs.

]]> By: grog http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2008/12/01/how-much-is-a-truffle-worth-would-you-believe-200k/comment-page-1/#comment-1435330 grog Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:23:31 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=32621#comment-1435330 <i>... eaten in thin expensive slices.</i> ... by executives at bailed-out financial firms at their next spa day … eaten in thin expensive slices.

… by executives at bailed-out financial firms at their next spa day

]]> By: Gary, the dangerous infidel http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2008/12/01/how-much-is-a-truffle-worth-would-you-believe-200k/comment-page-1/#comment-1434863 Gary, the dangerous infidel Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:42:56 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=32621#comment-1434863 I went to the bank last week and took out a loan to buy a truffle. The loan officer set me up with an option-ARM truffle loan with nothing but the truffle as collateral, so I'm sure it's a sound investment. It would really be a shame if this were a truffle bubble and prices started dropping. I went to the bank last week and took out a loan to buy a truffle. The loan officer set me up with an option-ARM truffle loan with nothing but the truffle as collateral, so I’m sure it’s a sound investment.

It would really be a shame if this were a truffle bubble and prices started dropping.

]]> By: Mister Mustard http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2008/12/01/how-much-is-a-truffle-worth-would-you-believe-200k/comment-page-1/#comment-1434846 Mister Mustard Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:04:58 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=32621#comment-1434846 #12 - Named Yeah, I agree that fungus can add greatly to one's quality of life (but not in Amsterdam any more, apparently). But at $200/gram? Pffft. And if you could just pick one up and take a bite out of it, that would be one thing. But sprinkled sparingly on a salad? Buried in an omelette? At two hundred dollars a gram? NFW. The few times I've had them (on somebody else's dime), I wasn't bowled over by the flavor, and there was so little of the stuff, I'm not sure it made any difference (other than to those that are impressed by expensive food purely because it's expensive). For $200/gram, the shit better be 90% psilocybin, or I'm not interested. #12 – Named

Yeah, I agree that fungus can add greatly to one’s quality of life (but not in Amsterdam any more, apparently). But at $200/gram? Pffft.

And if you could just pick one up and take a bite out of it, that would be one thing. But sprinkled sparingly on a salad? Buried in an omelette? At two hundred dollars a gram? NFW.

The few times I’ve had them (on somebody else’s dime), I wasn’t bowled over by the flavor, and there was so little of the stuff, I’m not sure it made any difference (other than to those that are impressed by expensive food purely because it’s expensive).

For $200/gram, the shit better be 90% psilocybin, or I’m not interested.

]]> By: Named http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2008/12/01/how-much-is-a-truffle-worth-would-you-believe-200k/comment-page-1/#comment-1434835 Named Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:46:40 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=32621#comment-1434835 Mustard, I'll have you know that some of the best 4-8 hours of my life were on fungus... As for food, truffles are amazing. I can't believe the cost, but at the same time, when you have to either a) fight a pig for them, b) train a dog for YEARS to find them, or c) poke tree roots for a particular flies in snake infested territory to get them, it's sometimes better to pay someone else to do all the work. In fact, truffles may be the cutting edge of the "service" economy! Mustard,

I’ll have you know that some of the best 4-8 hours of my life were on fungus…

As for food, truffles are amazing. I can’t believe the cost, but at the same time, when you have to either a) fight a pig for them, b) train a dog for YEARS to find them, or c) poke tree roots for a particular flies in snake infested territory to get them, it’s sometimes better to pay someone else to do all the work. In fact, truffles may be the cutting edge of the “service” economy!

]]> By: Angel H. Wong http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2008/12/01/how-much-is-a-truffle-worth-would-you-believe-200k/comment-page-1/#comment-1434832 Angel H. Wong Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:45:18 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=32621#comment-1434832 The best way to describe them is simple: Turd shaped, cunt smelling and dirt tasting. #10 That's because 1,000yo eggs are used as a seasoning for rice congee. The best way to describe them is simple: Turd shaped, cunt smelling and dirt tasting.

#10

That’s because 1,000yo eggs are used as a seasoning for rice congee.

]]> By: Mister Mustard http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2008/12/01/how-much-is-a-truffle-worth-would-you-believe-200k/comment-page-1/#comment-1434816 Mister Mustard Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:37:13 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=32621#comment-1434816 #9 - sargasso Well, if I want to eat something that smells like shit, I'll opt for 1000-year-old-eggs. They stink to high heaven, and they cost a lot less than $200/gram. #9 – sargasso

Well, if I want to eat something that smells like shit, I’ll opt for 1000-year-old-eggs. They stink to high heaven, and they cost a lot less than $200/gram.

]]> By: sargasso http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2008/12/01/how-much-is-a-truffle-worth-would-you-believe-200k/comment-page-1/#comment-1434808 sargasso Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:08:36 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=32621#comment-1434808 #4. They smell like the insides of a rotten tree. Bad feet however smell like bad cheese, inside a rotten tree. #4. They smell like the insides of a rotten tree. Bad feet however smell like bad cheese, inside a rotten tree.

]]> By: Raff http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2008/12/01/how-much-is-a-truffle-worth-would-you-believe-200k/comment-page-1/#comment-1434788 Raff Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:33:19 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=32621#comment-1434788 #6 I do... I often consult with Ph.D James and Matt Trappe, Who are probably Americas foremost experts on Truffles. #7 You might think so, but its not going to be woody at all. Ever had a old potato that was woody? Similar principle. Only its not a root its a fruiting body. Here's a fun website for those who are interested in truffles. www.natruffling.org #6 I do… I often consult with Ph.D James and Matt Trappe, Who are probably Americas foremost experts on Truffles.

#7 You might think so, but its not going to be woody at all. Ever had a old potato that was woody? Similar principle. Only its not a root its a fruiting body.

Here’s a fun website for those who are interested in truffles.

http://www.natruffling.org

]]> By: Cursor_ http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2008/12/01/how-much-is-a-truffle-worth-would-you-believe-200k/comment-page-1/#comment-1434784 Cursor_ Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:28:15 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=32621#comment-1434784 Ay that size I would think it would not be fit to eat. A might bit woody I should think. Cursor_ Ay that size I would think it would not be fit to eat.

A might bit woody I should think.

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]]> By: A Soldier and a Father http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2008/12/01/how-much-is-a-truffle-worth-would-you-believe-200k/comment-page-1/#comment-1434755 A Soldier and a Father Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:36:35 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=32621#comment-1434755 #3 "...of Tuber oregonense." You should have a doctor take a look at that for treatment STAT. I hear it can be fatal... #3 “…of Tuber oregonense.”

You should have a doctor take a look at that for treatment STAT. I hear it can be fatal…

]]> By: brendal http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2008/12/01/how-much-is-a-truffle-worth-would-you-believe-200k/comment-page-1/#comment-1434745 brendal Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:14:18 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=32621#comment-1434745 I think I see an image of Jesus in that truffle! I think I see an image of Jesus in that truffle!

]]> By: Mister Mustard http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2008/12/01/how-much-is-a-truffle-worth-would-you-believe-200k/comment-page-1/#comment-1434739 Mister Mustard Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:02:29 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=32621#comment-1434739 Hey, now there's a great idea. Pay $200/gram for something that tastes like athlete's foot! Brilliant!! Sheesh, for less $200 I can get an eight-ball, and that's got THREE POINT FIVE grams. No wonder we're in a recession. Eating fungus. Bah. Hey, now there’s a great idea. Pay $200/gram for something that tastes like athlete’s foot! Brilliant!!

Sheesh, for less $200 I can get an eight-ball, and that’s got THREE POINT FIVE grams.

No wonder we’re in a recession. Eating fungus. Bah.

]]> By: Raff http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2008/12/01/how-much-is-a-truffle-worth-would-you-believe-200k/comment-page-1/#comment-1434737 Raff Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:59:53 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=32621#comment-1434737 I was out truffling this last weekend. Found maybe a 1/4 pound of Tuber oregonense. Fun stuff... I was out truffling this last weekend. Found maybe a 1/4 pound of Tuber oregonense.

Fun stuff…

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