The Earthy Sweetness of Truffle Honey

For those of you who have ordered cheese at Otto (part of the Molto Mario chain here in NYC), you know about the wonders of truffle honey.  It's nothing short of outrageously addictive.  Sweet, fragrant honey is laced with chopped black truffle, creating a balance of earthiness and sweetness that explodes in your mouth with flavor.

While in Montalcino, we were served an excellent, floral and fragrant local honey with a plate of cheeses.  But the menu called out the truffles in the honey, but I know truffle honey dammit, and there weren't any truffles to be found.  My mother loved the regular honey and purchased a few small bottles of it, but ended up buying the truffle honey instead. This mix up annoyed her for some reason, so she gave them to me.  We served a bottle a few days later with local cheeses at our villa in Umbria.  Seriously, this honey is so damn good that if Sandra Lee was covered in it, I'd even lick it off of her.

I'm down to my last small bottle but I know I will be a cracked-out mess once I run out.  Of course, I've contacted the producer Calugi via their website, begging them to tell me where I can get it in the States or whether they can send me a lifetime supply.  Nothing. I have found some other brands on the web but fear disappointment (average honey or lack of truffle flavor).  Does anyone out there have any truffle honey tips for me? Please? Where does Otto get theirs? Let me know and I'll be your bestie. 

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dean & deluca at b'way and prince has truffle honey. i forgot the name of the brand, but i've definitely had it before and it was incredibly good.

[Allison]

igourmet (www.igourmet.com) is the place to get truffle honey nationwide. They sell two varieties - one for $13 (Truffle Infused Honey from the Yarra Valley) and one for $25 (Acacia Honey with White Truffle).

[yonos]

Has anyone tried the de Rosaario truffle honey?
I think it is out of this world and quite price friendly too.

[Jonathan Reaume]

I currently import a very high quality truffle honey into the U.S. from Italy. Plenty of truffle flavor. I would be happy to send you some to try. We currently distribute through Chef Source in Michigan.

[B. Douglis]

Try the white truffle honey from Di Bruno Bros. in Philadelphia. You can order it on the web.

http://www.dibruno.com/Detail.bok?no=1093

They import it from Italy and is fantastic!

[Jennifer]

Did you order any? Do your recommend one? I have had that honey at Otto and I have had some from France, and they both blew my mind. I'd like to order some for my father for father's day so if there is one in particular that you approve of, please let me know. Thanks.

[J.D.]

I was at Otto the other day (so good!!) and the waitress said it was easy to make the truffle honey at home by shaving black truffle into clover honey. Haven't tried it yet, but am definitely going to..

[wannacook]

making truffle honey is quite easy.... Just shave about 2 oz (or what you can afford) of fresh truffles into a stainless steel bowl, place over pot w/ water to make a double boiler and add about 8 oz of honey (clover honey works well). Bring water to a boil. Heat honey until it reaches about 185 degrees and keep there for about 10 minutes. Pour into sterilized bottle. Strain if desired but why?
bon appetit!

[whitney]

Sid Wainer imports a wonderful truffle honey...

[Ada]

The truffled honey that Urbani makes is excellent.

[Kathleen]

Did you ever find a source for that truffle honey you had in Montalcino? Had the same when we were in Greve..also have contacted the website..also no response..our favorite use is to put a heaping teaspoon under the skin of a chicken breast and roast it very slowly..heaven..If you have contact information..please let me know.down to my last jar.thanks,,Kathleen

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[Pamela]

http://cosituttimarketplace.com carries Italian Black Truffle Honey. Products available are based on the owner's experiences eating, shopping, cooking and traveling in Northern Italy,Tuscany and Umbria with her Italian family and friends. Products are sourced from producers that are committed to preserving the culinary and cultural traditions of Italy. Each product has been carefully selected to represent an authentic experience and sourced over 10 years and 10,000 miles of traveling and taste testing regional Italian food. Some products are unique and made only in the village of origin. Many are handcrafted in the "zona artigianale" of Italy.

[gaila]

I make my own using acacia honey and finely minced burgundy truffles (I use a food processor after micorplaning a truffle).

[Mike]

I love Otto! But I like that there are little pieces of truffle that you can see in the honey. The ones I found on websites don't seem to look like that. Ideas?

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[maggie]

Hi,

I also contacted Calugi. Following is the response they sent me. On 2/4/2010, this is equal to $89. Hope this helps.

"thank you for your request. At the moment we haven't distributor in USA, soon we have it. In the meantime we can ship directly from here.
This is the minimum cost:
- Truffle honey with truffle g 40
6 pieces total prices € 40,00
- Cost of shipment € 25,00
Total € 65,00
Payement by Credit card"

[Rei Hanscomb]

I have a shop at Pike Place Market in Seattle, specializing in Truffles (and other especially yummy things), and we sell both White and Black Truffle Honeys! Best of all, we let you taste them, first, on our Sample Table, which is just groaning under the weight of all of the goodies we think you'll fall in love with: Truffle Creams, Truffle Oils, Truffle Salt, Aged Balsamicos, and lots more! (Also available online: www.TruffleCafe.com) And, of course, you should linger and enjoy one of our $5 Daily Wine Tastings... Check us out on Yelp. See you soon! - The Truffle Queen

[Raleigh Hussung]

Calugi Truffle Honey is offered by:
http://www.lovefromitalia.com
simply the very best truffle honey...addictive!

[Eda]

Where is the Otto located?
Thanks in advance for the response.

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I LOVE this truffle honey. The aroma that fills the air when you first open the bottle entices you to use it on everything on site! I have served it many different ways: with manchego cheese, dates and honey drizzled over the cheese; as part of marinade for roast chicken; on a baguette with goat cheese...drizzle to your hearts content...I had people over for dinner and I served it as dessert, chunks of parmigian0 cheese drizzled with this and fresh raspberries..