Book · 2021 · Cooking
Truffle Hound
On the Trail of the World’s Most Seductive Scent, with Dreamers, Schemers, and Some Extraordinary Dogs
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Interested listeners, if you missed the episode with Rowan Jacobson on his book Truffle Hound, which is a similar thing of training dogs to find truffles and ideally not not eat them cuz they're very valuable.
Why people recommend it
Truffle Hound by Rowan Jacobsen is a non-fiction book that explores the fascinating world of training dogs to unearth valuable truffles without consuming them in the process. Russ Roberts recommended the book on an episode of EconTalk in September 2024 while discussing the unusual methods used to train animals to find owl pellets, noting that Jacobsen's work deals with a remarkably similar dedication to specialized canine training. Later, in June 2026, Roberts brought up the author and his book again on EconTalk to reflect on a previous interview from October 2021, highlighting that the episode had tied for first place in the show's annual listener poll of favorite conversations. Throughout these mentions, the host emphasized the engaging and niche subject matter explored by Jacobsen, using the narrative of truffle hunting to spark broader curiosities about animal intelligence and specialized human-animal partnerships. The consistent praise from the podcast host underscored the enduring appeal of the book's deep dive into the hidden subcultures surrounding rare culinary foraging and the unique bonds forged between handlers and their canine companions.
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Russ Roberts Interested listeners, if you missed the episode with Rowan Jacobson on his book Truffle Hound, which is a s… 2
“He was the last here in October of 2021 talking about his book Truffle Hound. That episode tied for first place in our annual poll of favorite episodes of the year.”
“Interested listeners, if you missed the episode with Rowan Jacobson on his book Truffle Hound, which is a similar thing of training dogs to find truffles and ideally not not eat them cuz they're very valuable.”
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“he has written books on apple's oysters and now his latest book and our subject for today is truffle hound on the trail of the world's most seductive scent with dreamers schemers and some extraordinary dogs”