Just Purse Your Lips And Whisper 'Truffle'

Examines the truffle and its status through the ages. From ancient Romans to today's Libyans, the frenzy for truffles which peaks at Valentine's Day each year; What is actually in a truffle; Concern that their easy availability makes them less alluring; Shortages of European truffles which is forcing some restaurants to seek alternatives; North Carolina truffle growers, Betty and Franklin Garland who harvested 50 pounds of black truffles last year and who are selling them today for $100 per ounce.