#trufflebutters

[goron-king-darunia]

Recent Crochet Projects

Posting mostly for posterity and redundancy so I have the photos somewhere. Plus it's my blog and I can post what I want.

Angus Trufflebutt (The Prize-Winning Hog). Yes, named after that one song that got circulated a while ago. Crocheted by hand and completed on 12/12/2024 and gifted to @actualaster for Christmas. My first attempt at the pattern and I learned a lot. I should have left the left eye (right side when facing camera) alone, honestly. It looked wrong in initial photos so I moved it and now it just looks way worse to me in the pre-ship photos. Maybe I'll adjust it someday. But for now, this little piggy is far away and being loved and snuggled, so that's all that matters. Learned a lot in the making of. Namely that everything they say about crochet is true. It's all about counting and confronting the fact that, when you get down to it, you sometimes have to admit that even as an adult who graduated college, you can't count for shit. Spent a lot of time frogging things and tweaking and practicing color change techniques and learning about how stitches affect shape. Sadly, basically every spot on the belly got covered up when the legs got attached.

I also learned that, while the pattern probably heavily bases the step-order around needing to add safety eyes, when using crochet eyes or soft eyes in general... I should do the head shaping first and then add the eyes because I think that was the main hangup with Angus. The eyes went on first where they looked "correct" and then the head was shaped by threading through specific points on the head, then the eye looked "too low" so I shifted it up so the bottom of the eye touched the same row as the first one and just... made it worse. (I want all my stuffies, especially gifts, to be 100% soft for safety and ease of repair purposes [I hate rolling onto hard button eyes in my sleep. XD] so maybe this would have been easier with safety eyes? Or maybe I would have been forced to live with the less wonky version because safety eyes are meant to be harder to move so...) Anyway. Whatever the reason, I discovered a better way to do the eyes the second time around.

Even smaller miniature pig crocheted for a professional acquaintance who was very helpful in 2024. It was mom's idea. Incredibly small and cute. I would make another for myself, and still might someday, but the stitches are so hard to count at this scale, let alone get the hook into. My fingers hurt a lot. But the outcome is much better, I think. To be fair, I didn't have to fuss with color changes too much because this piggy doesn't have spots and I had a better understanding of the pattern, so it was a bit easier to get things right this time around. I didn't have to reposition the legs, I got the eyes aligned better on the first try by shaping the head first and then doing french knots. I think the key to doing the pig this small would be to use way less tension because the major issue and the cause of a lot of finger pain was trying to get the hook through tight stitches.

Another problem with the pattern, to me anyway, is that I have trouble telling stitches apart, even on the larger scale pig, so when the pattern tells you where to insert eyes and where to sew through the body do shape the head, it's really hard for me to identify by sight where the stitches are. So I should probably do stitch swatches and granny squares to get used to differentiating between different stitches.

But I got a lot out of this amigurumi pattern. I was toying with the idea of inventing a pattern for Breath of the Wild's Bokoblins, since I have always found them really cute (in the ugly cute kind of way, anyway) so maybe instead of doing a mini pig for myself, I'll fiddle with and combine this with other patterns in order to make a Bokoblin for myself?

Regardless, I had fun. I'll be doing some personal projects for myself and finishing an embroidery project next.

For those of you that want to make this project yourself, the pattern is "Amigurumi Mini Pigs - Free Crochet Pattern" Posted to Furls Crochet dot Com by Brenna Eaves. I think the only problem with the pattern, besides needing modification for using crocheted eyes is that line 23 has a typo, I think. It asks for a final stitch count of 51, and then the next row increases by a total of 6 stitches for a count of 58 stitches, so I think the stitch count for row 23 is meant to be 52. The pattern is also a little vague about where to attach the ears, but the instructions for the snout are very well detailed, and all the different increases and decreases lead to very subtle shaping with big impact. For a while you will think "there is no way this lumpy thing turns into a pig, I must be doing something wrong." And then you get to the body and stuff the head and then you're like "Oh wait. Dang, that really does look like a pig's face."

I would rate this as an advanced easy pattern, that is, somewhere in the middle of easy and intermediate. It's not so difficult that someone who's starting crochet couldn't do it, but it requires some shaping beyond just increases and decreases and some color changing that would make even the plain, unspotted piggy difficult for an absolute beginner.

Anyway, that's my recent crafts for this year. Other projects included mending a hole in a pair of shorts with a decorative embroidery patch, hemming some pant legs, and picking yarn colors for an unfinished embroidery kit that had some floss missing and matching the original pattern as best as I could. Will post the embroidery later.

Here's to another year of crafts between all the curves life wants to throw at me. Still planning on doing a mushroom-themed pixel crochet blanket, but I may do it in funky colors since I have so much old novelty yarn to use up and Dad doesn't want me spending money on yarn until that's used up so... funky colors it is

[runthepockets]

Me being taken to the slammer after some chasers catch me going to town on some trans chick's venus flytrap trufflebutter ushy gushy vaginoplasty instead of screaming crying throwing up over an imaginary 50 inch girlcock she never wanted anyways:

[jhallcomics]

Thanks Alex (Dasuq Arts) for getting a commission of Korrigar Trufflebutt the Halfling Barbarian! This amazing design (plus a lot of finer detail I don't have the brain chemistry to transcribe) is all Alex.

[djchaoz]

Flowing with the Hype! 🤣 Goes well with Nuggets and everything else! Available in • Kuala Lumpur • Selangor • Penang Island #PiacereFineFoods #Piacere #SpreadWithPleasure #compoundbutters #compoundbutter #butters #butter #TheBTS #BTS #TruffleButter #trufflebutters #bonemarrowbutter #bonemarrow #Italian #ItalianTruffle #Frenchtruffle #scallopbutter #scallop #scallops #foodie #KLfoodie #Penangfoodie #pjfoods #homemade #MadeinMalaysia #fooddelivery #malaysiaeats #supportlokal #sapotlokal #handmade (at Piacere Fine Foods) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPcc05vnfTs/?utm_medium=tumblr

[piacerefinefoods]

"KOMBU TRUFFLE". Try our favourite combinations, Truffle Butter & Kombu Butter together. . #piacere #PiacereFineFoods #SpreadWithPleasure #compoundbutters #compoundbutter #butter #Butters #burnch #breakfast #keto #Italian #TruffleButter #trufflebutters #blacktruffle #Whitetruffle #ItalianTruffle #Frenchtruffle #kombubutters #kombubutter #kombu #healthfood #MadeinMalaysia #supportlokal #eats #foodporn #foodie (at Piacere Fine Foods) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJqSi6WpmnB/?igshid=kott9gn5t676

[kingmonsiuer]

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Watching old performances on YouTube!!! 😍😍😍 #WCE @nickiminaj #nickiminaj #trufflebutter #truffle #live #rap #hiphop #rapper #bars #soundcloud #music #cape #swag #asseenincolumbus #drake #lilwayne #dope #youtube #kingmonsieur #killer16 (at Skully's Music-Diner) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwGIS7eFXlC/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=gl53fnkur8ts

[terossotruffles]

From Simple to Sensational: How Truffle Butter Can Transform Your Cooking

Truffle butter is a simple yet luxurious ingredient that can transform any dish into something sensational. Made with high-quality butter and infused with the rich, earthy flavor of truffles, this ingredient adds depth and complexity to a wide range of dishes. From savory to sweet, truffle butter can elevate any meal, and today we'll explore just how it can do so.

What is truffle butter?

Truffle butter is a type of compound butter that is made by blending high-quality butter with truffle shavings or truffle oil. Truffles are a type of fungus that grows underground, and they have a rich, earthy flavor that is prized by chefs around the world. By blending truffle flavor with butter, you get a product that is both indulgent and versatile, and can be used in countless ways.

How to use truffle butter?

Truffle butter can be used in a variety of ways, depending on your culinary preferences. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

1.    On grilled or roasted meat

Truffle butter is an excellent accompaniment to grilled or roasted meat. Simply melt a dollop of truffle butter over a steak, chicken breast, or pork chop, and you'll instantly elevate the flavor of the dish.

2.    In pasta dishes

Truffle butter can be used to make an indulgent pasta sauce that will impress even the most discerning foodies. Melt the butter in a pan with garlic and shallots, and toss in your favorite pasta with a sprinkling of parmesan cheese.

3.    On mashed or roasted potatoes

Truffle butter can add a new dimension to your mashed or roasted potatoes. Simply mash or roast your potatoes as usual, and then stir in a tablespoon or two of truffle butter for a rich and indulgent flavor.

4.    In soups and stews

Truffle butter can be used to add depth and richness to your favorite soups and stews. Simply stir a tablespoon or two of truffle butter into your pot of soup or stew, and you'll be amazed at how much flavor it adds.

5.    On bread or crackers

Truffle butter is an excellent spread for bread or crackers, and can be a great addition to a cheese plate or charcuterie board. Spread a little bit of truffle butter on a slice of crusty bread, and you'll be transported to culinary heaven.

6.    In desserts

Truffle butter can even be used in sweet dishes, such as desserts. Try adding a dollop of truffle butter to your favorite chocolate cake recipe, or using it to make a rich and indulgent frosting for your cupcakes.

Why is truffle butter so special?

Truffle butter is special because it combines two of the most indulgent ingredients in the culinary world: butter and truffles. Butter is a staple ingredient in many kitchens, and is loved for its rich and creamy flavor. Truffles, on the other hand, are a rare and expensive delicacy that are prized for their earthy and complex flavor profile. By combining these two ingredients, you get a product that is both indulgent and complex, and that can transform even the simplest dish into something sensational.

Where to buy truffle butter?

Truffle butter can be found at many gourmet grocery stores and specialty food shops, as well as online retailers. Look for a high-quality product that uses real truffle shavings or truffle oil and that doesn't contain any artificial flavors or preservatives.

In conclusion, truffle butter is a simple yet indulgent ingredient that can transform any dish into something sensational. Whether you're grilling meat, making pasta, or baking desserts, truffle butter can add a new dimension of flavor and complexity to your dish.

[thebryantcabrera]

Found an amazing local #butcher @butcherandbooze and I got some A5 cuts! Busting out my @lecreuset dutch oven and @anovaculinary sous vide machine to #feast. 👨‍🍳 #IMade truffle butter toast to tide us over until it finishes cooking. . . . . . #CookingCoder #HomeCook #HomeCooking #Cook #ButcherAndBooze #Butcher&Booze #steak #meat #A5 #wagyu #A5Wagyu #Ribeye #RibeyeSteak #NewYorkSteak #LeCreuset #DutchOven #LeCreusetDutchOven #TruffleButter #Anova #AnovaPro #SousVide (at Arista Apartments) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnPn8fDvMby/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[psychlone]

Another keto/lowcarb dinner. Mahi Mahi from @imperfectfoods with salt free @kingsford BBQ seasoning by @badiaspices with sides Prince Edward Medley @aldiusa and @palmini_official mashed heart of palm #keto #ketorecipes #ketolife #paleo #paleolifestyle #paleorecipes #low carb #delish  #healthyfood #healthywoe #adobo #trufflebutter #herbesfines #thiswhitegirlseasonsfood (at East Harlem) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZyESlss6K9/?utm_medium=tumblr

[perthfoodreview]

CHRISTMAS DINNER 🎄: GRILLED CRAYFISH WITH LINGUINE 🦞🍝// grilled WA crayfish with truffle butter, garlic, spring onions, chives, paprika, black pepper and salt (15 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius). Served with La Molisana linguine tossed with MaePranom brand Thai chilli paste, Marmite, butter, shaved cheese, bit of pasta water. Topped with shaved cheese and chopped spring onions. 15 minutes in the oven and 10 min resting time is just perfect to attain the crayfish flesh’s “just-cooked” texture. #PFRCooks #HomeCooking #ChristmasDinner #StayHome #Crayfish #Pasta #Linguine #WACrayfish #LaMolisana #LobsterPasta #TruffleButter #MaePranom #ThaiChilliPaste #Marmite #PerthFoodReview #PerthHomeCook #PFR_Lobsters (at Perth, Western Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CX-59ijvMjW/?utm_medium=tumblr

[kaalso]

First time #baking a #entrecote #roast with #rosemary #sage #thyme ##trufflebutter #fresh #crushedpepper and #garlic as well as freshly #crackedblackpepper #seesalt at a 120° for 30 minutes (seared it at insane heat at first – So Amazing that we forgot to take the picture afterwards – served with homemade fries and caramelized red onions and bacon 🥓 chunks (hier: Weilburg) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXe6NheoRYf/?utm_medium=tumblr

[juniorsfood]

Filet Mignon, Bacon Wrapped Scallops & Shrimp 🔥😋 #mortonssteakhouse #filetmignon #scallops #shrimp #foodie #fatty #foodporn #foodphotography #iphonephotography #foodpics #photooftheday #instagood #potd #foodandconversation #food #imhungry #trufflebutter (at Morton's The Steakhouse) https://www.instagram.com/p/BmpXurwHTHy/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=6cvt2x6donhs

[piacerefinefoods]

We regret to inform that our Truffle Butters will be sold out and shall be available only 7th January 2021 onwards. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. . #PiacereFineFoods #Piacere #SpreadWithPleasure #compoundbutters #compoundbutter #butter #Butters #tartufo #tartufobianco #trufflebutters #TruffleButter #truffle #burro #whitetruffle #blacktruffle #ItalianTruffle #italian #Frenchtruffle #Finefoods #finefood #spreads #foodporn #soldout #outofstock #MadeinMalaysia #Penang #PenangIsland (at Piacere Fine Foods) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJbTrEnJn5i/?igshid=18dfmj7gswf4i

[chrismacdad]

Urban dictionary this song title... Next time you hear it you won’t be able to keep a straight face... I guarantee it! #changeyourperception #changeyourlife #urbandictionary #lego #minifigures #shots #drinks #legominifigures #trufflebutter (at Retox Bar - Live Music Venue)

[vincicoppolaspizza]

Pizza tartufata with stracciatella fresh truffle mushroom and Parmesan cheese #truffles #truffle #whitetruffle #chocolatetruffle #chocolatetrufflecake #truffledaringmakeupkit #trufflehunting #truffledog #trufflebutter #truffleshuffle #chocolateart #dessertpic #pastrychefsofinstagram #chefstable #lefooding #yesmichelinguide #cacaobarryofficial #tartufobianco #tartufodipizzo #tartufofresco #tartufoitaliano #pizzatarufo #tartufopizza #trufflepizza #pizzatruffle #vincicoppolaspizzas (at London, Unιted Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQpLV_6n3ac/?utm_medium=tumblr

[psychlone]

Feeling boujie with my steak from @ceriellofinefoods at @love.gct topped with @fabrique_delices truffle butter from @imperfectfoods #keto #ketorecipes #steak #trufflebutter #rareblue #goodsear #castironskillet #ilikemysteakmooing 🐄 🥩 #welldoneisnotdonewell 📛 #beefitswhatsfordinner (at East Harlem) https://www.instagram.com/p/CL8QlwbhOp3/?igshid=1g6gm4wc5aw8d