Shilpa Shetty must-try this unique activity during her recent trip to Tuscany, Italy
Cross truffle hunting off your bucket list, like Shilpa in Tuscany
Shilpa Shetty is having the best time of her life. After a pilgrimage to Kedarnath, a fun trip to Dubai and a birthday holiday in London, the actress has packed her bags once again. This time Shilpa has shown her adventurous side to a breathtaking location. Shilpa recently went truffle hunting in Castelfalfi, a village in Tuscany, Italy. The actress shared glimpses of her exciting experience on Instagram. Guess who accompanied her in this fun activity? A “truffle master” and her sweet furry friend, “truffle detector” Bianca. After a while of walking, Bianca helped Shilpa find the right spot and they started digging. Finally, Shilpa managed to dig up a big truffle. The video shows the actress cleaning the soil that had settled on it. Before showing the heart-shaped truffle to the camera, Shilpa smells it and is completely mesmerized. At the end of the clip, Shilpa shared a glimpse of the dish prepared using the truffle. Along with the video, Shilpa wrote, “A delicious adventure from my bucket list. Thank you Castelfalfi for making this experience so wonderful. From the beautiful views, to the food, to the activities- everything was great!”
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Everything you need to know about truffle hunting:
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Truffles are strong-smelling underground fungi that are considered a culinary delicacy. According to the official Truffle Tours website, Tuscany is the most important region for truffle production in Italy, making it a must-visit destination.
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This thrilling activity depends largely on the particular season when truffles are available in the Tuscan woodlands. Each guest is accompanied by a truffle hunter and an experienced dog when they set out on the hunt.
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UNESCO’s official page states that truffle hunting and extraction is a body of knowledge and practices that have been transmitted orally for centuries. This is another reason why one should definitely try this activity.
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Needless to say, Castelfalfi, located in Tuscany, is the ideal place to immerse yourself in this experience. The Castelfalfi estate reportedly spans 2,700 acres which includes hotels, golf courses and vineyards, but it also includes untouched land – where the truffles are grown.
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