Ep 19. Truffles for Breakfast and Dinner

Lidia's Italy season 1 episode 19, "Truffles for Breakfast and Dinner," is a culinary adventure through the Umbrian countryside. Host Lidia Bastianich begins the episode by visiting a local truffle hunter who shares his expertise on finding the elusive fungi. She then heads to a restaurant in the nearby town of Norcia to prepare a truffle-inspired breakfast with the chef.

Next, Lidia visits a farm where they make traditional Umbrian cheese, pecorino di Norcia. She learns about the cheese-making process and gets to taste the freshly made cheese with truffles grated on top.

The episode also features several recipes for using truffles in savory dishes, including a simple yet delicious pasta dish with truffle butter, and a rich and creamy risotto with black truffles. Lidia also prepares an elegant main course of chicken with truffle sauce and finishes the meal with a decadent truffle tiramisu.

Throughout the episode, Lidia showcases the bounty of ingredients from the Umbrian region and the close relationship between the land and the cuisine. She also highlights the importance of sustainable agriculture and preserving the local food traditions.

Overall, "Truffles for Breakfast and Dinner" is a mouth-watering exploration of the Umbrian cuisine and the luxurious ingredient that is the truffle.