Truffles

St. Helena put on a sidewalk sale this weekend, and I happened to wonder into the St. Helena Olive Oil Company. As the name states they sell olive oil, but along with it they have other gourmet products such as balsamic vinegars and mustards. The product I happen to be most excited about was the Truffle Sea Salt.

When I first saw it I thought, ok here we go again...what else can truffle be added to as away to draw attention to something like sea salt. I was way to skeptical though. After trying it I realized I was all wrong, it really did work. The truffle was not just another marketing ploy. Not only are there pieces of black truffle, but the quality of salt is very much up to par. To me a truffle is reminiscent of a garlicky artichoke. This salt at $26.00 a jar is a great way to sparingly incorporate that flavor into many dishes at home. The truffle flavor should be that added extra and not the overwhelming flavor of a dish. I plan to sprinkle this salt on a quality steak right before grilling. The truffle with the charred flavor will make for the perfect meal.