[BNM] [OT] Blackberry picking

[Nick Wilsdon]

Dan wrote:

> I'd like to get started on the mushrooms. Where do you begin? I've got a
book and have had a look at some last year, but wouldn't know my parasol
from my death cap.

Well I was lucky - my father in law is pretty cool at this stuff. I'm not
sure I would entirely trust my own judgment yet :)

So far though I've learnt you want to pick the ones that have very stout
wide bases (about 1 inch wide usually). They are very firm in texture - with
sponge like appearance underneath the cap - they don't have 'gills'. Some
are yellow/brown but others have a slight reddish tinge. 

http://www.mushroomhunter.com/cepe.htm - this looks right

This was the other one we find here:

http://www.mushroomhunter.com/girolle.htm

It's very deep yellow and great fried - they were the only 'gilled' ones
that we picked up. 

Definitely not any red ones with spots... :D

You need to work with your book I guess - and boil them for a good hour
before eating (split with a knife to check for worms before cooking). They
make a great soup - just need some olive oil and a few vegetables in there
(or stock). 

I still want to find some truffles but I need to train our dog ;)

http://www.mushroomhunter.com/truffes.htm


Best Regards,
 
Nick 
 
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