“But the truffles look so ugly. Like potatoes from another planet. Why do people want to dig them up?” “Ah, that is part of the magic and trickery of truffles, you see. It is true, they aren’t much to look at. What they look like—unfortunate little lumps that make a potato look glamorous—and what they represent—wealth, refinement, power—are at odds. People love truffles because of their captivating smell. They are a very, very expensive ingredient.”
