Alpine Truffle

03/22/2026

03/22/2026

This photo holds a very special meaning for me.
April 21, 2006 — Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey
Taken during an award ceremony led by the Rector of the time, Prof. Dr. Hasan Kazdağlı, recognizing our TÜBİTAK-supported project—the very one that set me on the path to truffle research.
Looking back today, its meaning feels even deeper. Who could have imagined that this early recognition would one day grow into a scientific journey making an impact in America?
Sometimes, a single opportunity can change everything.
With gratitude and pride.

03/21/2026

Time flies faster than we realize.
Our truffle journey began in 2004. These photos are from the 2014 ceremony marking the establishment of our first truffle orchards in Yatağan, Muğla, Türkiye.
Among those present were the Rector of Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, members of parliament, local leaders, and the engineers behind the project—along with renowned folk musician and Muğla MP Tolga Çandar ().
Our success in truffle production in the United States is built on the foundations laid here.
Proud to see how far we’ve come.

03/16/2026

It was a true honor to host world-renowned mycologist Paul Stamets at Alpine Truffle’s 3rd Annual Iftar Dinner. Thank you, Paul, for your inspiring talk on Mushroom Mycelium for Immunity and for sharing your wisdom with our community. Your work continues to educate and inspire people around the world.

03/16/2026

It was a true honor to host world-renowned mycologist Paul Stamets at Alpine Truffle’s 3rd Annual Iftar Dinner. Thank you, Paul, for your inspiring talk on Mushroom Mycelium for Immunity and for sharing your wisdom with our community. Your work continues to educate and inspire people around the world.

03/10/2026

03/08/2026

Happy International Women’s Day!

03/05/2026

Alpine Truffle’s 3rd Annual Iftar Dinner — an evening filled with meaning, connection, and community 🤍

A heartfelt thank you to Paul Stamets () for his powerful and inspiring talk on Mushroom Mycelium for Immunity. Your wisdom continues to educate and inspire our community.

We are deeply grateful for the beautiful memorial tribute honoring Olivia Marie Taylor. A special thank you to Pat Long () for sharing Olivia’s remarkable memories with such strength and love — it truly touched every heart in the room.

A very special thank you to Marilyn Mayers (.mayers.3) for serving as our dinner’s MC. You carried the evening with such grace and warmth, and we are truly grateful.

We were also honored to introduce the James Trappe National Truffle Institute (JTNTI) and share our vision for future research and restoration work.

A sincere thank you to the chef and culinary team from University of Puget Sound () for preparing such a wonderful dinner for our guests.

And thank you to all our guests — your presence, support, and kindness made the night truly unforgettable. 🤍

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02/09/2026

Seahawks championship = alpine truffle energy: rare, hard-earned, and world-class. Congrats! 🏆🍄