Leftover truffles are only a problem for the lucky few
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Truffles are a prized type of fungi that grow underground near certain trees, such as oak or hazelnut, per Wide Open Eats. White truffles come almost exclusively from northern Italy, and their short growing season (September through late fall or January) makes them all the more valuable. They also have a very short shelf life — about 10 days, as Stewart’s urgent Instagram post suggests. All truffles have an umami flavor, but while black truffles are sometimes compared to olives, white truffles have a “Parmesan cheese meets mushrooms” flavor, says Wide Open Eats. It’s no wonder why Stewart likes them.
Predictably, Stewart fans had fun with the multi-millionaire’s privilege-oozing conundrum about what to do with an extra white truffle she had on hand before jetting off to an unnamed destination. With a laughing emoji, one fan commented, “My favourite part of following Martha is how totally relatable all the content is.” Another wrote, “Actually never felt the ‘white truffle pressure.’ I can only imagine,” while a different fan said, “Very triggering for my anxiety disorder to be reminded of the PRESSURE of using up my last truffle before traveling.” Finally, a particularly cheeky follower poked fun with, “Just grinding up my truffles and railing them on the tarmac before boarding the jet.”
Instagram Calls Foul On Martha Stewart’s Truffle Dilemma
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By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/Nov. 29, 2021 10:00 am EST
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Other times, celebrities post moments that are hilariously far from relatable. Such was the case in a recent Instagram post by Martha Stewart, who shared with followers her dilemma about what to do with some leftover ingredients. We all have things in our kitchens that are on the brink of expiration, right? A carton of milk that will be sour by Wednesday or a loaf of bread that will only be good for French toast today. Or, if you’re Martha Stewart, some fresh white truffle you really must use up ASAP.
Leftover truffles are only a problem for the lucky few
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Truffles are a prized type of fungi that grow underground near certain trees, such as oak or hazelnut, per Wide Open Eats. White truffles come almost exclusively from northern Italy, and their short growing season (September through late fall or January) makes them all the more valuable. They also have a very short shelf life — about 10 days, as Stewart’s urgent Instagram post suggests. All truffles have an umami flavor, but while black truffles are sometimes compared to olives, white truffles have a “Parmesan cheese meets mushrooms” flavor, says Wide Open Eats. It’s no wonder why Stewart likes them.
Predictably, Stewart fans had fun with the multi-millionaire’s privilege-oozing conundrum about what to do with an extra white truffle she had on hand before jetting off to an unnamed destination. With a laughing emoji, one fan commented, “My favourite part of following Martha is how totally relatable all the content is.” Another wrote, “Actually never felt the ‘white truffle pressure.’ I can only imagine,” while a different fan said, “Very triggering for my anxiety disorder to be reminded of the PRESSURE of using up my last truffle before traveling.” Finally, a particularly cheeky follower poked fun with, “Just grinding up my truffles and railing them on the tarmac before boarding the jet.”
Predictably, Stewart fans had fun with the multi-millionaire’s privilege-oozing conundrum about what to do with an extra white truffle she had on hand before jetting off to an unnamed destination. With a laughing emoji, one fan commented, “My favourite part of following Martha is how totally relatable all the content is.” Another wrote, “Actually never felt the ‘white truffle pressure.’ I can only imagine,” while a different fan said, “Very triggering for my anxiety disorder to be reminded of the PRESSURE of using up my last truffle before traveling.” Finally, a particularly cheeky follower poked fun with, “Just grinding up my truffles and railing them on the tarmac before boarding the jet.”
