There are two very good reasons to go mushrooming as early in the morning as possible. Firstly there's the likelihood that no-one has already visited my 'patch' before me, and secondly it becomes far too hot later.
Yesterday morning I left the house at about 6.30 am (5.30 am UK time). It was already nearly 20 C and very humid.
I got what I'd wanted, and Lady M photographed my return (below).
These are Girolles, a very fragrant and delicious, pale orange/yellow mushroom. Normally I would make a lunchtime omelette, but I think I'll fry these tonight, incorporate some cream and white wine, and serve them tossed into spaghetti. It makes a lovely dish that is usually only ever eaten by those who gather their own mushrooms.
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And here's the proof; a really delicious dish of spaghetti with Girolles. Lady M declared it to be 'very good'; as did I.
Oh the joy of French country life. You've got a bag of treasures there. An amazing meal.
ReplyDeleteI imagine that your island is too dry for mushrooms. Shame.
DeleteLooks luscious!
ReplyDeleteThey're delicious mushrooms. One of the best.
DeleteOh that does look delicious!
ReplyDeleteI think I prefer them in an omelette, but they're delicious however one eats them.
DeleteHow did you learn which ones to pick? We have mushrooms growing in our garden but I wouldn't be brave enough to pick them.
ReplyDeleteI only pick about 5 varieties that I've been picking for over 50 years. You need to go out with someone who knows what he/she is doing, then learn one by one. Remember; all mushrooms are edible, but some only once!
DeleteOh Lordy! That plate of food looks splendiferous! May we assume that the greenery you added was chopped up nettles?
ReplyDeleteChavs; woops, I meant Chives!
DeleteChavs is what you call Harry and Megs.
DeleteLooks very appetising. My compliments to the chef.
ReplyDeleteVery simple.... I don't do complex.
DeleteIt looks wonderful.
ReplyDeleteIt certainly tasted very good.
DeleteI could eat that everyday ! I was reminded of your tomato pasta sauce last night so, I fried some tomatoes with fresh basil, added some Philadelphia cream cheese and some pasta water and it was so good...... so simple but delicious. What did you do to your arm that needed a plaster !!!! XXXX
ReplyDeleteIt was leaking some red stuff; I think I caught it on a branch.
DeleteYour mushroom hunting and cooking is always a huge success. That is a beautiful meal.
ReplyDeleteIt's one of my great pleasures. Several of the world's best mushrooms just happen to grow well here too!
DeleteLooks divine
ReplyDeleteIt was very good; too many mushrooms maybe, but we didn't complain.
DeleteThat pasta looks absolutely delicious! I am a pasta lover. The pasta section is the first place I check on a menu when we're dining out.
ReplyDeleteI'm always on the look-out for new simple pasta recipes. Lady M could eat pasta every night.
DeleteThat is a beautiful plate of spaghetti and mushrooms, both of which I value highly.
ReplyDeleteYes, me too. I am an avid collector of wild mushrooms.
DeleteThe early morning is the best time of the day!
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