Hajira Ahmad’s passion for truffles was ignited during countless trips to Italy, ultimately leading her to train her beloved dog Angelo to hunt for them. Today they hunt truffles together in UK & Italy, and Hajira hosts exclusive, truffle-focused culinary events around the world featuring her line of premium Italian truffle products along with fresh summer truffles (Tuber aestivum) foraged by the Chef herself.
Revered for centuries in the cuisines of France and Italy, truffles are considered by many to be one of the world’s most luxurious foods because of their rarity and intense, mysterious aroma. Found only in specific climates, they grow underground alongside the roots of certain trees such as oak and hazelnut, and must be foraged with the help of specially trained dogs or pigs who find them by smell. Almost impossible to cultivate, truffles are available for only short seasons each year, which adds to their high value and mystique.
Join us for a delicious foray into the complex and fascinating world of truffles, with expert insight into these delicacies alongside an exquisite Italian menu showcasing fresh truffles foraged from the mountains of Umbria & Lazio, Italy.
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Introductory presentation on truffles, truffle hunting, etc
Mozzarella di bufala and tomato salad, with truffled balsamic glaze & fresh black truffle
Truffle & wild mushroom pizza Bianca
Truffle & porcini pasta finished grated fresh black truffle
Vanilla gelato with crushed cantucci, truffle honey & shaved fresh truffle
After dinner, there will be an opportunity to buy Harija’s premium truffle products at a exclusive discount.
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Hajira Ahmad is a mother, truffle-hunter, photographer, event planner & chef is based in London. After training her beloved Dog Angelo to hunt for truffles, Hajira launched Black Gold Experiences and now offers a range of premium truffle products in additional to inspired supper clubs, corporate events, and bespoke culinary tours.
@blackgoldexperiences | blackgoldexperiences.com
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