{"product_id":"istria-a-family-truffle-experience-with-brunch","title":"Istria: A Family Truffle Experience with Brunch","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the hills around Buzet, truffles are part of everyday life rather than simply a delicacy. Here, we are welcomed into a family tradition spanning three generations, combining the excitement of searching with trained dogs with a generous introduction to the flavours, stories and culinary culture surrounding Istria’s most prized ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Experience\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Forest to Table\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than beginning immediately with the hunt, the experience introduces us to truffles through food. We gather for a tasting and truffle brunch, discovering different preparations while learning how white and black truffles are found, preserved and used in traditional Istrian cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the Family’s Truffle Dogs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe then head outdoors with experienced truffle hunters and their trained dogs. As we follow them through the countryside, we see how closely the hunt depends on the connection between dog, hunter and landscape. When a dog catches a scent, the search becomes wonderfully hands-on as attention turns to the earth beneath our feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree Generations of Truffle Culture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this experience distinctive is the family behind it. Truffle hunting has passed through three generations, and the visit offers a glimpse into the knowledge and traditions built around it. The complete experience creates an easy balance between tasting, storytelling and time outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWhat Awaits\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily-run truffle experience near Buzet\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree generations of truffle-hunting tradition\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruffle tasting and brunch\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuided countryside truffle hunt\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrained truffle-hunting dogs\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction to white and black truffles\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStories about Istrian truffle culture\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeyond the Experience\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe family's relationship with truffles continues beyond the hunt. Guests can also discover their dedicated truffle museum, which explores the history and culture surrounding this remarkable ingredient through stories, objects and sensory elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Invitation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is as much a meeting with an Istrian family as it is a search for truffles. We taste, listen and learn before heading outside with the dogs, experiencing the tradition from both sides—from the earth where each truffle begins to the table where it becomes part of Istrian life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Slow Diary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55494976766294,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/5740\/5014\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Sep_26_2026_03_29_20_AM.png?v=1790364719","url":"https:\/\/www.theslowdiary.com\/products\/istria-a-family-truffle-experience-with-brunch","provider":"The Slow Diary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}