They also come in different colors, most of which are black, brown, and white. Are They Poisonous? Practically all truffle mushrooms are safe to eat, though only a few varieties are used as delicacies. The edible part of the mushroom is just the fruit of the fungus, not the entirety of it. What you must be wary about when hunting truffle mushrooms is the false truffle type, which is not safe for human consumption. There is a wide variety of truffle recipes that you can experiment at your own kitchen. You don t have to a chef to do that! All you need are a little knowledge of how to work the truffle s magic. The following are some tips to make cooking with truffles an easy task for you. Get your truffles from your local gourmet shops or specialty stores. The black winter truffle is harvested from December to March. Another in-demand truffle variety is the white winter truffle that features a tan, smooth exterior skin and a creamy white flesh. Also known as the Piedmont truffle or white diamond truffle, this mushroom tastes like garlic and smells sweeter than the black winter truffle. Among the most sought-after types of mushrooms are called truffles mainly because it is rare and is so expensive compared to other types there are. Contrary to common conception, truffles the fungi type does not refer to the chocolate-covered truffles a confectionary that is loved by many. In fact, connecting truffles to chocolate is one of the misconceptions about the mushroom because these two are not related at all. Technically, truffles are mushrooms that don t have stems and are usually found under the ground usually under oak, pine, beech, and pecan trees mostly in Europe including various parts of Italy, France, Slovenia and Croatia. In Asia, some varieties are found in China as well as in Middle East while there are also some types native to North Africa. That means you can t see them easily unless you dig the forest grounds. Finding truffles involves a hike in the woods. Is this your first time to do so? You will have to do research first. If you want to learn how to find truffles in the forest, read on the different techniques discussed below. 1. Know where to locate truffles Of course, not every forest has truffles underneath it.