We took the dogs out in the fields this morning, and thought that some kid had left a football in one of the open spaces nearby.
Getting up closer it was obviously not a ball, but a giant puffball mushroom.
Not one that had dropped out of Arthur's ear by the way.
Well, it was begging to be picked.
On taking it home we found it to be just under 2lbs in weight
9 inches long way and 6 inches sideways on.
We see a lot of mushrooms this time of year, and despite having an excellent book for identifying them, we have never bothered to take the chance in eating them.
The book said it was edible and this was confirmed by Nico, the head chef at the Auberge du Manoir in the village.
He even cut it in half, then sliced some and took it in to the kitchen.
A few minutes later he appeared with a plate of tasty sauted puffball mushroom in black pepper and a dash of port.
Delicious!
If you ever find one of these, grab it.
I am told mine would have been worth 30-40 euros at market.
Further reading is here.
2 comments:
Nearly as big as your ball sack the last time Marie buggered off to Blighty, ha, ha.
dont think I go there do you Jock, he well old now
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