dreadnatty
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‘World’s Largest’ Truffle Will Be Auctioned in New York City, by dreadnatty on Dec 4, 2014 2:21:33 GMT 1, ‘World’s Largest’ Truffle Will Be Auctioned in New York City This Weekend
Coming in at 4.16 pounds, this behemoth white Alba truffle was unearthed last week, right at the peak of the season, and promptly airlifted to New York City, of course. Sabatino Truffles turned down million-dollar offers from private buyers in China for the jumbo specimen, which is just about two times the size of the largest one on record. Normally, any white truffle that weighs in above the two-pound-mark is the subject of tycoon squabbles or restaurateurs who showcase the thing in their dining rooms like the freak of nature it is. Sometimes monster truffles are sent off to world leaders as tokens of appreciation.
The kind folks at the truffle company are skipping all that and are diverting this Tuber magnatum to Sotheby's, where it will be auctioned Saturday to benefit Citymeals-on-Wheels and the Children's Glaucoma Foundation. It would make an excellent centerpiece for your holiday table, or a fine gift for someone's dentist or doorman. In any case, there's enough truffle here to shave over approximately 10,000 risottos, and it probably also goes great with some Dom Pérignon and fries from Shake Shack. The starting bid will be $60,000.
‘World’s Largest’ Truffle Will Be Auctioned in New York City This Weekend Coming in at 4.16 pounds, this behemoth white Alba truffle was unearthed last week, right at the peak of the season, and promptly airlifted to New York City, of course. Sabatino Truffles turned down million-dollar offers from private buyers in China for the jumbo specimen, which is just about two times the size of the largest one on record. Normally, any white truffle that weighs in above the two-pound-mark is the subject of tycoon squabbles or restaurateurs who showcase the thing in their dining rooms like the freak of nature it is. Sometimes monster truffles are sent off to world leaders as tokens of appreciation. The kind folks at the truffle company are skipping all that and are diverting this Tuber magnatum to Sotheby's, where it will be auctioned Saturday to benefit Citymeals-on-Wheels and the Children's Glaucoma Foundation. It would make an excellent centerpiece for your holiday table, or a fine gift for someone's dentist or doorman. In any case, there's enough truffle here to shave over approximately 10,000 risottos, and it probably also goes great with some Dom Pérignon and fries from Shake Shack. The starting bid will be $60,000.
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sgolby
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‘World’s Largest’ Truffle Will Be Auctioned in New York City, by sgolby on Dec 4, 2014 3:08:02 GMT 1, ‘World’s Largest’ Truffle Will Be Auctioned in New York City This Weekend Coming in at 4.16 pounds, this behemoth white Alba truffle was unearthed last week, right at the peak of the season, and promptly airlifted to New York City, of course. Sabatino Truffles turned down million-dollar offers from private buyers in China for the jumbo specimen, which is just about two times the size of the largest one on record. Normally, any white truffle that weighs in above the two-pound-mark is the subject of tycoon squabbles or restaurateurs who showcase the thing in their dining rooms like the freak of nature it is. Sometimes monster truffles are sent off to world leaders as tokens of appreciation. The kind folks at the truffle company are skipping all that and are diverting this Tuber magnatum to Sotheby's, where it will be auctioned Saturday to benefit Citymeals-on-Wheels and the Children's Glaucoma Foundation. It would make an excellent centerpiece for your holiday table, or a fine gift for someone's dentist or doorman. In any case, there's enough truffle here to shave over approximately 10,000 risottos, and it probably also goes great with some Dom Pérignon and fries from Shake Shack. The starting bid will be $60,000. That is awesome...
‘World’s Largest’ Truffle Will Be Auctioned in New York City This Weekend Coming in at 4.16 pounds, this behemoth white Alba truffle was unearthed last week, right at the peak of the season, and promptly airlifted to New York City, of course. Sabatino Truffles turned down million-dollar offers from private buyers in China for the jumbo specimen, which is just about two times the size of the largest one on record. Normally, any white truffle that weighs in above the two-pound-mark is the subject of tycoon squabbles or restaurateurs who showcase the thing in their dining rooms like the freak of nature it is. Sometimes monster truffles are sent off to world leaders as tokens of appreciation. The kind folks at the truffle company are skipping all that and are diverting this Tuber magnatum to Sotheby's, where it will be auctioned Saturday to benefit Citymeals-on-Wheels and the Children's Glaucoma Foundation. It would make an excellent centerpiece for your holiday table, or a fine gift for someone's dentist or doorman. In any case, there's enough truffle here to shave over approximately 10,000 risottos, and it probably also goes great with some Dom Pérignon and fries from Shake Shack. The starting bid will be $60,000. That is awesome...
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chichi carter
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‘World’s Largest’ Truffle Will Be Auctioned in New York City, by chichi carter on Dec 4, 2014 4:46:08 GMT 1, That is one massive truffle. I always refrain from commenting negatively when it comes to people's art purchases and artist's new releases that I don't like / don't see the appeal in simply because those very same art pieces do appeal to others and that's fine. Different strokes for different folks and all that. I just don't see the point of crushing people's excitement. But I'll say this about truffles; I freaking hate them! They stink! They are overrated! Whenever a waiter brings me my plate and there's truffle shavings on top of my meal and they didn't mention it on the menu it pisses me off! Get that stinky shiz off of my plate! Truffles grind my gears! There, I said it. I feel much better now. I can't believe that stuff is crazy expensive. Then again, the same thing can be said about some art pieces!
That is one massive truffle. I always refrain from commenting negatively when it comes to people's art purchases and artist's new releases that I don't like / don't see the appeal in simply because those very same art pieces do appeal to others and that's fine. Different strokes for different folks and all that. I just don't see the point of crushing people's excitement. But I'll say this about truffles; I freaking hate them! They stink! They are overrated! Whenever a waiter brings me my plate and there's truffle shavings on top of my meal and they didn't mention it on the menu it pisses me off! Get that stinky shiz off of my plate! Truffles grind my gears! There, I said it. I feel much better now. I can't believe that stuff is crazy expensive. Then again, the same thing can be said about some art pieces!
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pollywaffle
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December 2013
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‘World’s Largest’ Truffle Will Be Auctioned in New York City, by pollywaffle on Dec 4, 2014 5:14:44 GMT 1, I want to jam it up my nose and walk around all day with it. I freaking love truffles.
I want to jam it up my nose and walk around all day with it. I freaking love truffles.
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Cornish Crayon
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‘World’s Largest’ Truffle Will Be Auctioned in New York City, by Cornish Crayon on Dec 4, 2014 9:46:22 GMT 1, Looking to purchase a truffle or two over Christmas, as much as I have fine dined I've never experienced a truffle and I wanna be the judge for myself
As for bidding on this bad boy, I'll wait and see........lol
Looking to purchase a truffle or two over Christmas, as much as I have fine dined I've never experienced a truffle and I wanna be the judge for myself As for bidding on this bad boy, I'll wait and see........lol
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‘World’s Largest’ Truffle Will Be Auctioned in New York City, by Hooked on Art on Dec 4, 2014 10:32:00 GMT 1, I want, on my mushroom risotto mmmm!
I want, on my mushroom risotto mmmm!
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sparky999
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October 2013
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‘World’s Largest’ Truffle Will Be Auctioned in New York City, by sparky999 on Dec 4, 2014 12:01:31 GMT 1, Looking to purchase a truffle or two over Christmas, as much as I have fine dined I've never experienced a truffle and I wanna be the judge for myself As for bidding on this bad boy, I'll wait and see........lol The flavour of a good truffle is just like nothing else I have ever eaten. It's just such a well rounded flavour, really hits the Umami taste buds which means the flavour really lingers.
Looking to purchase a truffle or two over Christmas, as much as I have fine dined I've never experienced a truffle and I wanna be the judge for myself As for bidding on this bad boy, I'll wait and see........lol The flavour of a good truffle is just like nothing else I have ever eaten. It's just such a well rounded flavour, really hits the Umami taste buds which means the flavour really lingers.
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‘World’s Largest’ Truffle Will Be Auctioned in New York City, by Deleted on Dec 4, 2014 18:14:50 GMT 1, I'd rather have some HP brown sauce
I'd rather have some HP brown sauce
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