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Truffle Growers' Forum | Truffle Cultivation Seminar

Sunday, February 1, 2009
Valley River Inn, Eugene
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
General Admission of $15 or $20 with commemorative Riedel wine glass and wine tasting
No advance sale - Tickets at the Door only.

A unique display and demonstration of Oregon wines, artisan foods, and wild crafted products and services related to the burgeoning Truffle industry and slow food movement. The vendors who participate in this culinary marketplace offer a taste of Oregon’s bounty in a marriage of old world and contemporary lifestyles that support healthy, sustainable living. The Marketplace also offers fresh Oregon truffles for sale, truffle tasting and truffle cooking demonstrations and a lecture series to ensure a complete experience with the glorious Oregon truffles.

This year's Marketplace will feature truffle cooking demonstrations by some of Oregon's finest chefs, including: Caprial and John Pence of Caprial's Bistro in Portland, Oregon and John Newman of Newmans at 988 in Cannon Beach, Oregon.

We are honored to announce the international launch of the new book Taming the Truffle: The History, Lore, and Science of the Ultimate Mushroom (January 2008, Timber Press), "the most comprehensive practical treatment of this gastronomic treasure to date" at the 2008 Oregon Truffle Festival. Two of the book's authors, Dr. Ian Hall from New Zealand, the leading researcher behind the success of truffle cultivation outside of Europe, and Dr. Alessandra Zambonelli, one of Italy's foremost truffle researchers, will join us at the MarketPlace to sign books and interact informally with attendees.

The Oregon Truffle Festival is proud to present its 2009 Marketplace Wineries:

Artisanal Wine Cellars
Broadley Vineyards
Capitello Wines
Domaine Meriwether Winery
Harris Bridge Dessert Wines
Opine Cellars
Sweet Cheeks Winery
Territorial Vineyards
Willamette Valley Vineyards

2009 Marketplace Vendors - More to come!

Ancient Heritage Goat Dairy
Byrd's Basket
Café Mam
Cooper Mountain
Deck Family Farm
Eugene City Bakery
Field to Table Private Dining and Catering
Heidi Tunnell Catering
Holy Donuts
Joel Palmer House
KeKau Chocolatiers
King of Mushrooms
Oregon Wild Edibles
Red Ridge Farms
River Bend Farm
Tumalo Farms

Lecture Series

11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. — "Truffles in the Desert? You gotta be kidding!" by Dr. Jim Trappe

One of the world's most renowned (and beloved) mycologists, and pioneer in truffle research.

Senior staff writer for "W" Magazine, his fascination with truffles has lead him on a global journey, that currently has him researching a book on progressive agriculture.

1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. — "What if James Beard returned to Portland to shop for food?" by Ron Paul

For over two decades as a chef and restaurateur, the artistry and sustainability of food defined Ron Paul's professional identity. Several years ago Paul began the effort to develop a year-round, food-focused Public Market that would re-connect with Portland’s long tradition of Public Markets Under hisleadership, the James Beard Portland Public Market is now poised to move from dream to reality.

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. — "Food of the Gods - uncovering the secrets:" by Gordon Brown

As the southern region journalist for the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries Gordon Brown announced to the world Dr. Ian Hall's successful inoculation of tree seedlings with the Perigord black truffle fungus in the late 1980s, the beginning of New Zealand's truffle industry. He has since co-authored 3 books on truffles, including Taming the Truffle.

3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. — "The 101 of Truffle Dog Scent Detection Training" by Pierre Rivard

Pierre Rivard originates from Montreal, Canada, where he founded & operated the Montreal Canine Center from 1995 to 1998. Pierre moved to the US in 1998 and pursued his career in the world of canines at the Bergin University of Canine Studies.

Cooking Demonstrations

Noon
Caprial & John Pence of Caprial’s Bistro in Portland, and the nationally broadcast public television show Caprial and John’s Kitchen: Cooking for Family and Friends.
Presenting Roasted Carrot Salad with Sherry Dressing and Oregon White Truffled Goat Cheese.

2:30 pm
John Newman of Newman’s at 988 in Cannon Beach.
Presenting Torchio Pasta with an Oregon White Truffle Marsala Cream Sauce.

3:30 pm
Adam Bernstein of Adam’s Sustainable Table in Eugene.
Presenting Homemade Ricotta Cheese with Lavender, Honey and Truffled Hazelnuts.

All demonstrations include tastings and recipes.

Truffle Dog Demonstrations

Truffle dog demonstration with Jim Sanford from The Blackberry Farm in Tennessee at 1:30 p.m.