Last weekend at the market, I saw some lovely chanterelle mushrooms and have been thinking about them ever since. How to lovingly brush the dirt off them with a pastry brush, saute them in butter and add them to a risotto. Being sick has taken its toll so I didn’t make it back today but plan to troll the markets this week and have cash on hand for these beauties. Last weekend we’d about run out of cash and carry capabilities so put this purchase off for a week. Hope there are some more next time.
I was first introduced to chanterelle mushrooms in northern California, at Cafe Beaujolais, where the organic growers and harvesters of wild things (fish, mushrooms) would come by every few days. Last week they even had hen-in-the-woods which I’ve never before seen in person but I never have $30 on me especially after the kids across the way hijacked me for $1.50 for two dixie cups of lemonade. Next time, let’s hope. Dee
Cooking with Dee 