tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post7215938967471595627..comments2024-01-20T13:05:05.298+01:00Comments on The trouble with truffles.......: Morel MushroomsRob (ourfrenchgarden)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05087218232138304239noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-49228893599927287082012-05-30T17:09:15.959+02:002012-05-30T17:09:15.959+02:00Morel Mushrooms are quite difficult to spot becaus...Morel Mushrooms are quite difficult to spot because of their inconspicuous appearance, but from the sharp eye of a mushroom fanatic like you, there is no hiding! Haha. There are different Morel recipes you can indulge in. Crispy mushroom fry is my favorite. How about you, Rob? I’m sure you have lots in your list. =)Mack Sheppersonhttp://www.mushroomscience.com/products/coriolus-super-strength-turkey-tail/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-64334516436775725282012-05-01T08:39:05.311+02:002012-05-01T08:39:05.311+02:00I only found them after a conversation with a neig...I only found them after a conversation with a neighbour. It's been wet here this April, ideal weather, so I looked and lo and behold they appeared.Rob (ourfrenchgarden)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05087218232138304239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-14017667232442355662012-05-01T08:37:41.739+02:002012-05-01T08:37:41.739+02:00Hi Sharon, lowering my subliminal threshold it is ...Hi Sharon, lowering my subliminal threshold it is then!<br /><br />Chanterelles, superb.Rob (ourfrenchgarden)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05087218232138304239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-70419270394475854472012-05-01T03:56:52.543+02:002012-05-01T03:56:52.543+02:00On my way over, Rob! Morels are like gold and thou...On my way over, Rob! Morels are like gold and though Michigan is noted for morels in May, I have yet to find them and pay dearly when I do! Enjoy :)joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09569378877717221045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-50158883643323271082012-04-27T05:51:11.408+02:002012-04-27T05:51:11.408+02:00Ahhh Rob, my mouth started watering when I saw the...Ahhh Rob, my mouth started watering when I saw the close-up photo of the morels. Once you find one it seems like they appear everywhere. I think that is called lowering your subliminal threshold.<br /><br />I already harvested chanterelles here and expect more in a few days. Hurrah!<br /><br />Joys!<br /><br />Sharon Lovejoy Writes from Sunflower House and a Little Green IslandSharon Lovejoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04321160956925191137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-8907321441092651692012-04-24T08:28:00.049+02:002012-04-24T08:28:00.049+02:00Exactly, makes it easier to zoom in!Exactly, makes it easier to zoom in!Rob (ourfrenchgarden)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05087218232138304239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-47862676895375087402012-04-24T08:27:19.320+02:002012-04-24T08:27:19.320+02:00Hi Freda
You can take them to a pharmacy. There&#...Hi Freda<br /><br />You can take them to a pharmacy. There's is one particular chemist in Sarlat whose whole facade during Autumn is transferred into a great big 'poster' for mushroom ID. Some pharmacies are more accurate than others however.Rob (ourfrenchgarden)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05087218232138304239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-41791471483903238702012-04-24T03:03:16.849+02:002012-04-24T03:03:16.849+02:00A search image in one's mind is an amazing thi...A search image in one's mind is an amazing thing isn't it? Very helpful!sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-55755360335184984992012-04-23T01:34:40.718+02:002012-04-23T01:34:40.718+02:00Lucky you!
I found out that when foraging mushro...Lucky you! <br /><br />I found out that when foraging mushrooms in France, you can take them to a pharmacist to ensure a correct ID to avoid poisonous ones. The three American pharmacists in our family were amazed and amused at that skill!F Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14558874651743241988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-6492062177368709892012-04-19T22:06:45.660+02:002012-04-19T22:06:45.660+02:00I thought them to be most interesting looking! I h...I thought them to be most interesting looking! I have heard of ramps though I didn't know what it was, excuse my naivete.<br /><br />Alissa<br />ripleyadoption.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18356107336574198732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-52182444790991422842012-04-19T19:07:07.696+02:002012-04-19T19:07:07.696+02:00I reckon dandelions are underrated. That grassy ar...I reckon dandelions are underrated. That grassy area must look great in autumn when the wind blows the dandelion clocks. That's if we actually go through the seasons in the right order. In S England, the weather is currently very unpredictable. Maybe your skies are more constant...MDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-9089572102409749672012-04-19T18:26:58.202+02:002012-04-19T18:26:58.202+02:00Hi Susan! I would like to invite you to the French...Hi Susan! I would like to invite you to the French party on Mondays. My readers would love to know you better!<br />Xo<br />http://lechateaudesfleurs.blogspot.com/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10337300945942086993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-20462356208193298372012-04-19T08:39:00.373+02:002012-04-19T08:39:00.373+02:00Hello Susan
Sounds lovely. I've read about &#...Hello Susan<br /><br />Sounds lovely. I've read about 'ramps' - perfect for spring.Rob (ourfrenchgarden)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05087218232138304239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-9659003668467865492012-04-19T08:32:14.986+02:002012-04-19T08:32:14.986+02:00Hi Liz
I think one of those organised fungi foray...Hi Liz<br /><br />I think one of those organised fungi forays is worth a punt. You must have some perfect areas to explore where you are.Rob (ourfrenchgarden)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05087218232138304239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-61031152297805426852012-04-18T19:38:29.763+02:002012-04-18T19:38:29.763+02:00Morels are by far my favorite. Fortunately, the bl...Morels are by far my favorite. Fortunately, the black variety is the native morel here in the Western U.S. My favorite way to eat them is with a little ramps and shallot with béchamel on hand-made pasta.Susan in the Pink Hathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07472502621591870369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-4289876619245950502012-04-18T14:46:29.764+02:002012-04-18T14:46:29.764+02:00Mmmm! I've only ever had dried morrels and the...Mmmm! I've only ever had dried morrels and they are lovely. I've never dared go out fungi foraging, just in case I get it wrong, but I'm sorely tempted to see if there's a course on mushroom identification somewhere round here!Nutty Gnomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06146296943319504785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-18531612040122441932012-04-18T08:16:36.281+02:002012-04-18T08:16:36.281+02:00Thanks Hermes.
They are one of the few mushrooms...Thanks Hermes. <br /><br />They are one of the few mushrooms that in some opinions benefit from being dried.Rob (ourfrenchgarden)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05087218232138304239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-37498847589452147712012-04-18T08:11:47.344+02:002012-04-18T08:11:47.344+02:00Never seen these before - your suggestions sound g...Never seen these before - your suggestions sound good to me.Hermeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00968366076064269729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-88578020441288214582012-04-18T07:56:41.575+02:002012-04-18T07:56:41.575+02:00James, that is a part sunlight location at the edg...James, that is a part sunlight location at the edge of a wooded area. It is also damp. I've never seen them there before. <br /><br />Seeing some full sunlight would be a nice thing in this strange April weather.Rob (ourfrenchgarden)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05087218232138304239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-3427314783700589262012-04-18T07:51:21.572+02:002012-04-18T07:51:21.572+02:00Thankyou. I think it's the addition of the hum...Thankyou. I think it's the addition of the humble dandelion that makes it.Rob (ourfrenchgarden)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05087218232138304239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-33932013685916281392012-04-18T01:11:47.832+02:002012-04-18T01:11:47.832+02:00So I take it they grow out in the full sunlight, R...So I take it they grow out in the full sunlight, Rob? I'd imagined they would be under trees in the forest.James Goldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12718058779971621920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-35415190625010431852012-04-17T22:49:51.033+02:002012-04-17T22:49:51.033+02:00That top picture is so beautiful. These mushrooms ...That top picture is so beautiful. These mushrooms sound delicious, too. Enjoy.Mellifluous Darkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00180132607349077647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-21341040121672546442012-04-17T21:33:08.559+02:002012-04-17T21:33:08.559+02:00I hope they are a sign of luck. Could be doing qui...I hope they are a sign of luck. Could be doing quite well if that's the case!Rob (ourfrenchgarden)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05087218232138304239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-50499760287446541972012-04-17T21:28:33.868+02:002012-04-17T21:28:33.868+02:00Ah, a lucky sign! They grow well here in Oregon to...Ah, a lucky sign! They grow well here in Oregon too.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357865578794109155.post-25376319620623348632012-04-17T21:27:26.508+02:002012-04-17T21:27:26.508+02:00Anna they're eaten with many things, but are r...Anna they're eaten with many things, but are really nice with chicken and a cream sauce. They are held in high regard and can be offered at eye watering prices in some restaurants!Rob (ourfrenchgarden)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05087218232138304239noreply@blogger.com