Every time I see a truffle in the store, I stop and ponder buying one. Then I convince myself to hold off -- rationalizing that I should have a killer recipe to use it in first, and some people to share the flavor experience with. It's just too pricey to throw into my basket all willy nilly.
Which is why I'm sharing this foodie dream: MarxFoods.com is having a contest where you can win fresh truffles -- a whopping 1/4 lb. of truffles, to be exact. Better yet, all you have to do is leave a comment on the website's blog by noon on January 26th to be eligible. This is one of those "Why the hell not?" sort of contests. How could you really miss a chance to get free truffles?
Oh yes -- I guess I should share the type of truffles they're giving away: Black Winter Truffles, which you can see in the image above. How appropriate is that!? Good luck, and if you happen to win, I'd love you forever if you invited me over for dinner. *flutters eyelashes*
*EDIT: You must comment on the MARXFOODS website. This is not a Slashfood contest.
1-17-2009 @11:23AM Lyndon said... I'm sure by the 26th of January I can find some uses for the truffles.
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1-17-2009 @11:25AM Meredith said... Oooh, truffles! At first I thought you meant the chocolate kind, but this is even better!
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1-17-2009 @12:09PM Cheryl said... They've got my name all over them. Soups, steaks, cassoulets, you name it. I will use them sparingly and with great affection. Pick me, please pick me.
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1-17-2009 @11:43AM leah said... Please, please, please, please, please...oh, fingers crossed!! Mouth is watering!
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1-17-2009 @11:59AM Marcy said... I have a mac and cheese recipe that calls for truffles. Im too cheap thought to buy them. I am so excited.
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1-17-2009 @12:20PM Rick said... Honestly, I have never had anything containing truffles, but I have heard some amazing things from people who have. I suppose winning some would be nice, then!
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1-17-2009 @12:12PM Angela Goza said... Pick me! Pick me! My silly pig can't snuffle up any around here...
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1-17-2009 @2:39PM Nancy said... MMMMMMM truffles. I sure would enjoy these!
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1-17-2009 @1:23PM Ray Masterson said... everybody else stand aside, their mine. PLEASE.
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1-17-2009 @1:20PM jayb said... third try to get this posted. the first two didn't work. i love truffles.
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1-17-2009 @1:49PM nelson said... i plan to retire someday and occupy myself by raising dogs, pigs, and humans who can track the alluring scent of truffles so that i may become a professional truffle hunter and make my millions.
...it's either that or professional ambergris hunter for most interesting job to share in a bar.
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1-17-2009 @1:55PM Kat Kinsman said... Nelson - there's also the occupation of flenser to consider.
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1-17-2009 @2:12PM Carol Smith said... M-m-m. My son gave me truffled sea salt for Christmas. I'd love to experience the real McCoy.
Carol S.
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1-17-2009 @2:48PM Tatiana said... Oh I would LOVE to win these truffles! The luscious things I would do with them!
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1-17-2009 @2:50PM Kevin said... i would love to have these!!
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1-20-2009 @1:44PM Jessica Lee said... "Why the hell not" is right! I lurve truffles!! Pick me, pick me!
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1-17-2009 @4:17PM tom said... I would like to win these as well.
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1-17-2009 @6:35PM Cheryl said... By participating, you agree to allow MarxFoods.com to send you notices and promotions via email. If you receive an email from MarxFoods.com and wish to no longer receive such notices or promotions, there will be clear instructions on how to unsubscribe at the bottom of the email.
NO THANKS!
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1-18-2009 @2:48PM Tobias said... Invite to come over and try my scrambled eggs and morels (addition of truffles to be confirmed) duly extended.
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1-26-2009 @12:19AM Karen S said... Oh, my! What a delicious prize. If I win you ARE invited over for dinner! Thanks!
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