What if manna was a truffle? In the deserts of the Middle East, Terfezia truffles emerge from the sands, miraculous, aromatic, and nutrient-rich. I believe these may be the very manna the Israelites spoke of in the wilderness. Centuries later, the Romans began their truffle obsession, but did they discover them on their own? Or did they learn from North African and Middle Eastern truffle gatherers… and their pigs? From the musky scent of boar pheromones to notes of cherry, banana, gas, or even onions, truffles are one of nature’s most mysterious sensory messengers. Their scent speaks across species, continents, and time. Let’s talk truffles. Next stop May16th Olympia Washington! #TruffleTheory #Manna #DesertFungi #Terfezia #MycoHistory #BoarPheromones #TruffleHunters #MushroomMysteries #AromaticAlchemy #FungalLore