Luke and Natalie Gilbert, and their truffle-hunting dogs, forage in the wilds of the Western North Carolina mountains.
Mandatory Credit:	WLOS

Luke and Natalie Gilbert, and their truffle-hunting dogs, forage in the wilds of the Western North Carolina mountains.
Mandatory Credit: WLOS

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Western North Carolina - Couple/truffle-hunting dogs fuse foodie culture with Appalachian terrain

Western North Carolina is known for its beautiful mountains and, in recent years, its growing food scene. One local couple is combining those to help shine a light on a unique, locally grown ingredient with an international reputation.