This Smelly Food Is Worth More Than Its Weight In Gold. Welcome to May 2, 2023 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate a month of pedaling and smelly fungus. Anna: John! Check out my new bike! John: Wow Anna, that’s pretty cool! It reminds me of the bikes when I was a kid, I had one with a sissy bar and those chopper handlebars, man, I went everywhere on that bike! Anna: That’s so cool! Do you have a bike now? John: I do! Wanna go for a ride? Anna: You know it! It’s National Bike Month so grab your bike and let’s go for a ride… you coming? John: I thought you’d never ask, here I come! If you’re a fan of all things chocolate, then the word “truffle” brings to mind rich, decadent candy. But if you’re a connoisseur of the fungus kind then you know truffles are a culinary treat. Truffles are mushrooms that grow underground, and when they are ready for harvesting, they give off an odor that is best detected by a pig or a dog. This pungent aroma is what gives them their characteristic flavor and ridiculously high price. But buyer beware; most truffles lose this flavor after only four days! For a product that fetches up to $350 an ounce, the market can be full of counterfeits. It’s best to buy them from a reputable supplier. Or better yet, celebrate National Truffle Day by dining out at your favorite fancy restaurant. I’m Anna Devere and I’m John McClain. Thanks for joining us as we Celebrate Every Day.
