A Very Merry Truffle Christmas Truffo & Vita report from the forest floor Vita: Truffo… are you smelling what I’m smelling? Truffo: Pine trees, rain, wet moss—and TWO kinds of truffles. Vita: That’s right. It’s Christmas, and the forest is multitasking. Winter Whites Are in Full Swing Right now, Oregon Winter White Truffles are hitting their stride. This is prime season—the moment when aroma, maturity, and flavor all line up like perfectly wrapped presents. Truffo: Savory, garlicky, nutty…...

As the mornings turn crisp and the scent of rain lingers in the forest air, there’s a shift that every truffle hunter knows well — it’s truffle season! Around here, fall is when the anticipation builds, the dogs start tuning their noses, and my own routine shifts from summer’s easy rhythm to a season of focus and preparation. Preparing the Masters (That’s Me!) Just like the dogs, I need to get back into “hunt shape.” That means early morning walks through wet grass, brushing up on my scent ID...

Dog parks can feel like a paradise — wide open space, tail wags everywhere, and the promise of making new friends. But for many dogs (and...