Salsifis aux truffes

I want to say that the best truffles in the world come from France, from the Périgord region in the Dordogne, but I know you’d think I was biased. Italy also has wonderful truffles – white Alba truffles are in fact the most prized and fetch the highest price. To the truffle connoisseur there is a difference – Alba truffles are thought to have a slightly garlicky, peppery aroma, while the black Périgord truffles are more earthy – but realistically, most people are governed by price; truffles