Truffle Porcini HQ gets a new roof

Mauricio is bartender artist roofer and erstwhile fungi hunter

Gift of Porcini

Rather than take me to their secret spots these Porcini were donated for our group's dinner

Tony

Our truffle guide Tony with his dogs Tommy and Brown

Abbruzzi Mountains

Our truffle hunting backdrop is the Abbruzzi mountains

Truffle Bounty

Less than a dozen small fragrant truffles

The sweet smell of wild mint permeated the air punctuated by the pungent earthy musky smell of truffles

Shopping for Hosiery near Sulmona

Fine quality Italian hosiery...

Coffee after Dinner