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jp

Joined: 09 Nov 2006
Posts: 302
Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire

Posted: Mon Aug 09, 10 6:58 pm Post subject: Amanita Caesarea
Just got back from visiting family in southern France for a few days. Took time to forage in the local oak forests while there & in addition to collecting some nice Ceps & B Aereus (Dark Ceps) I also found a few Amanita Caesarea (Caesars's Mushroom), & very nice they were too - very distinctive aroma like no other mushroom I've smelled. Pity they don't grow in the UK. [img] [/img]

hedgehogpie

Joined: 02 May 2006
Posts: 684
Location: Kent

Posted: Mon Aug 09, 10 7:35 pm Post subject:
Pretty and I'm sure it is delicious but I'm just not sure I could get over the hurdle of it being an amanita.

jp

Joined: 09 Nov 2006
Posts: 302
Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire

Posted: Mon Aug 09, 10 7:42 pm Post subject:

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Pretty and I'm sure it is delicious but I'm just not sure I could get over the hurdle of it being an amanita.

Yes, I know what you mean! I had to check Phillips very carefully before I ate them - & then only a nibble before waiting a day for ill effects! First Amanita I've tried to be honest - very distinctive & difficult to mistake for anything dangerous fortunately.

Truffle

Joined: 07 Feb 2006
Posts: 526

Posted: Mon Aug 09, 10 8:38 pm Post subject:
This is one fungi I've never tried but would absolutely love too. How's the flavour?

jp

Joined: 09 Nov 2006
Posts: 302
Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire

Posted: Tue Aug 10, 10 2:42 pm Post subject:
[img]This is one fungi I've never tried but would absolutely love too. How's the flavour?[/img] Very nice. Eat them raw sliced up with some small dark ceps I found at the same time, with just a little good olive oil & salt. Very tasty.

asterix

Joined: 31 Oct 2008
Posts: 5
Location: South London

Posted: Tue Aug 10, 10 3:18 pm Post subject:
Very nice. One of the best mushroom I have ever tasted. I eat them raw (sliced) with salt, pepper and lemon juice.

Truffle

Joined: 07 Feb 2006
Posts: 526

Posted: Tue Aug 10, 10 3:58 pm Post subject:
I must remember to try these next time I'm in their territory. The retail price for fresh ones is amazingly high. Quite envious of your find

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