The Truffle Association of BC has organized 3 truffle-inspired events to raise funds to support the maintenance of their demonstration Perigord black truffle orchard at UBC Farm in Vancouver.
All events are being held on the mainland.
Two events are described in the attached poster (look at one of the links below this message). Ticket purchase information is in the poster.(https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/truffle-festival-of-bctickets-20135279162)
1) Trouble with Truffles – $30 – presentations on truffles by 4 truffle enthusiasts, truffle dog demonstration, visit to UBC Farm truffle orchard, Vancouver, Saturday February 6 3-5pm
2) Truffle Hunt & Lunch – $80 – truffle dog search of truffle orchard followed by lunch, tour and tasting at Bacchus Bistro, Chaberton Estate Winery, Langley, Sunday February 7 11am-5pm
The third event is described below. Ticket purchase information is at the web site below.
3) The Truffle Feast, at a venue in Vancouver called the supper club that seats 36. Guests pay a $20 deposit (plus service fee) in advance and remaining ($79) and tip in cash upon arrival. From Chef Robin of Swallow Tail Culinary adventures: “If you love the flavour of umami (savoury), fresh truffles are some of the most intoxicating and exotic mushrooms around. Chef Jacob Deacon-Evans (Wildebeest, West, Bishops) creates a lavish truffle dinner at the secret supper club while truffle hunter Brooke Fochuk and truffle expert Shannon Berch talk about the truffles that grow in BC. Learn how Brooke and her dog Dexter find these expensive underground gems in the forest. It’s like food treasure!” Dining is long table style at a secret location in Vancouver (details emailed after booking), bring some red or white Burgundy to pair, Saturday Feb 6th, 6:30pm, $99
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