Good morning, how are you? I wanted to bring you our series sharing Food Holidays: May 2nd, 2022. Today is National Truffle Day which I usually do not eat. Although one time I visited a Food Park and had Truffle Tator Tots, and they were the best thing since sliced Bread. Do you eat Truffles and if so with what?
National Chocolate Truffle Day
National Truffle Day is celebrated annually on May 2. A dictionary search of the word ‘Truffle’ may bring up a subterranean Fungus, but that isn’t what we’re celebrating. Right now, we are honoring Truffle. A beloved Chocolate dessert. The Truffle comes with finger-licking surprises ranging from added Fruits and Nuts to Cream Centers. This Holiday is also an opportunity to show off your culinary skills. Children will take particular pleasure in this holiday. Make sure to keep them away from the main stash, lest they get a Sugar high.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL TRUFFLE DAY
Chocolate Truffles are believed to have been invented by Louis Dufour in Chambray, in 1895. This was as a result of an experiment whereby Louis Dufour was trying to come up with a delicious Christmas treat. Little did Louis Dufour know that the treat would get its own holiday. Louis Dufour formed Ganache into a ball and dipped it into melted Chocolate. Years later, in 1902, his relative, Antoine Dufour, took the recipe to England and opened up a shop named Prestat Chocolate Shop. Currently, Truffles are made in a variety of ways, with different ingredients.
The word Truffle’ comes from the Latin word ‘tuber,’ which means ‘outgrowth’ or ‘lump.’ It dates back to the ancient Egyptians, who held Truffles in high esteem and ate them coated in Goose Fat.
The original Chocolate Truffle was a ball of Ganache, or a Whipped Chocolate and Cream Filling, often flavored and coated in Cocoa. Nowadays, the term is often used to describe any type of filled Chocolate, but the Ganache is what gives the Truffle its special distinction.
Today’s Truffles come in a lot of different shapes and can be coated in a variety of flavorful lusters including Sweet Curry, and Paprika. Filled Chocolates, including Truffles, can be kept for about three to four months unless they’re full of preservatives. Of course, most Chocolates never contain any preservatives or additives, so be sure to eat the Chocolate while they’re fresh.
NATIONAL TRUFFLE DAY ACTIVITIES
- Run to your local Candy Shop and get yourself Truffle treats. This is the day to go all out!
- Have a party with only Truffles being served.
- Try your hand at making Truffles! Share your creation at work and don’t forget to post online!
5 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT TRUFFLES
- Truffles may contain Caramel, Fruits, Creams, Nuts, or whatever your taste buds are hungry for.
- Truffles are usually circular but can be molded into different shapes including pyramids, cubes, or whatever else you could possibly think of.
- Truffles were named ‘truffle’ because of the visual similarities to the Mushroom of the same name.
- The insides are made of Ganache with a Chocolate covering for a delightful taste.
- Did you know there are American, European, and Swiss Truffles?
WHY PEOPLE LOVE NATIONAL TRUFFLE DAY
- National Truffle Day makes people gather and eat together. Creating opportunities for reunions.
- We believe the dentist won’t hold this one against you, because Truffles have been known to be irresistible. Besides, everyone needs a cheat day.
- Truffles can be made in several ways, so everyone gets to have fun in the kitchen.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
