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Truffle Festival Canberra

21 Jun 2013 - 28 Jul 2013

Truffle hunts, truffle-inspired menus and truffle cooking classes are just some of the experiences on offer as part of the 2012 Canberra and Capital Region Truffle Festival, which launches on the Winter Solstice.

More than 25 of the regions leading restaurants, wineries, cafes, food markets and truffieres are getting ready to showcase the areas highly prized quality French Black Truffles, with the Winter Solstice marking the start of the truffle season in one of Australias key truffle growing areas.

The festival will include activities such as the popular truffle hunts, cooking classes and demonstrations, truffle inspired menus and tasting sessions, as well as educational sessions about this mysterious ingredient, sometimes referred to as the diamond of the kitchen.

Truffle Festival Canberra

Details

Opening Times: Keep checking their website for full details
Further Information: The festival launch dinner at Dieci E Mezzo (Thursday 21 June); A cooking demonstration at the Capital Region Farmers Market (Saturday 23 June); Truffle hunts at a range of truffle farms in the region (throughout festival); Truffle degustation menu at Pulp Kitchen (Mondays in July); Truffle inspired goodies at Dream Cuisine and Silo Bakery (throughout festival); A truffle master-class for the food and catering industry with For Chefs; Cooking classes at 3seeds (throughout festival), Le Trs Bon and Cooking Coordinates; and Demonstrations and tastings at the Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets on Sunday mornings.