It has the strongest aroma of all truffles and can weigh as much as one pound. Chefs who love truffles usually shave or slice them raw over dishes, including pastas, rice, salads, eggs, and meats. They can also be infused into sauces, soups, cheese, butters, and oils.
Chen, the 18-year-old who became U.S. champion with a score 40 points higher than the rest of the competition, was a no-doubt choice. With a five-quad program that is pushing the sport to literal new heights, Chen is the best American hope for a singles figure skating medal. âItâs been a dream of mine to be selected on the U.S. Olympic team as long as I can remember,â Chen said. âThe Olympics have really motivated me, ever since I started skating as a little kid.â [Nathan Chen secures first at U.S. nationals. Chaos reigns in his wake.]
At 37, she is about two decades older than most of her competitors. The average age of the United States team is just over 16, the age of eligibility for gymnasts at the Summer Games. Chusovitinaâs son is only three years younger. Nearly 90 percent of her fellow competitors had not been born when she won the junior national championship in the Soviet Union in 1988.