In the foothills of the beautiful Appalachian Mountains there is an extraordinary harvest and agricultural dream well underway.

To the uninitiated, they are not much to look at; uneven, wrinkled, black lumps ranging in size from peas to tennis balls.  But, to serious foodies and chefs alike these black lumps reside at the pinnacle of culinary legend.  They are not particularly attractive to describe either; “the fruiting body of an underground fungus that grows in symbiosis with some varieties of oaks and hazelnut trees”.

However, this subject of mysterious folklore, gastronomique mystique and powerful passions is of course, Tuber melanosporum. The rare and sublime aroma, the pungent, unmistakable and yet hard to describe flavor; we could only be talking here about one thing – the world’s most delectable and luxurious “fungus” - fresh Black Truffles – the glory of France!  Wait, did I say France?  I actually meant the glory of East Tennessee! Yes, in the foothills of the beautiful Appalachian Mountains, an extraordinary harvest and agricultural dream is well underway.

At Avanti Savoia, we have always deeply appreciated culinary treasures from family owned farms and small producers that represent patience, skill and a deep respect for land, culture, and, above all, taste.  We are incredibly excited to announce the amazing efforts of our (all of the above) neighbor, Tom Leonard of Leonard’s Truffiere.  Tom grows Truffles!  Not chocolate candy, but real Truffles right here in the USA!

After over a decade of persistence and vision, Tom’s dream is paying off and you are the lucky winner!  For a limited time only, while the weather cooperates and the harvest continues, Tom Leonard’s fresh, gorgeous truffles are available directly to you through Avanti Savoia.  Do not miss this opportunity to experience first hand, these freshly harvested “Black Diamonds”; one of the world’s most distinctive culinary treasures.  See our blog to learn more.