Been a good year (sorta)

[packrat]

While the perch fishing has been terrible for most of us-- with the fall weather finding a good quantity of mushrooms has been a nice bonus.

have a couple of spots that produce some shaggy manes and this year seems to be a bumper crop. have already had three cuttings that have gone into mushroom soup---and at that there were still lots left to seed the area for another year,

 

[bkerr]

While the perch fishing has been terrible for most of us-- with the fall weather finding a good quantity of mushrooms has been a nice bonus.

have a couple of spots that produce some shaggy manes and this year seems to be a bumper crop. have already had three cuttings that have gone into mushroom soup---and at that there were still lots left to seed the area for another year,

Care to share your mushroom soup recipes?
I grow shiitakes and am looking for a good soup recipe.

 

[lesliearl/guelph]

While the perch fishing has been terrible for most of us-- with the fall weather finding a good quantity of mushrooms has been a nice bonus.

have a couple of spots that produce some shaggy manes and this year seems to be a bumper crop. have already had three cuttings that have gone into mushroom soup---and at that there were still lots left to seed the area for another year,

Remember not to have wine or other alcohol with your shaggy manes. They contain the chemical that is used to produce antabuse and can result in a "not so good feeling". Very few mushroom books identify or warn of this problem. It took me several years to find out........

 

[packrat]

Care to share your mushroom soup recipes?
I grow shiitakes and am looking for a good soup recipe.

simple version

chop mushrooms and saute in butter--2-3 tablespoons until soft, add 1-2 tablespoons flour just enough to make a rue. add 2 cups chicken broth and simmer until it thickens. season to taste. add 1 cup half and half and a little cooking sherry if you like. I find that adding a small bit of corn starch brings it up to the thickness I prefer.