All this wet weather has brought a nice showing of mushrooms in New Mexico. This enthusiast had the good fortune to attend a dinner party where the featured item was an eight pound Cauliflower mushroom from the south east area of the Valle Grande in Jemez mountains. A beautiful tangy and earthy scent emanated from this specimen, which was regarded by many to have the segmented appearance of a brain. It sliced like a Stilton, loose and hearty. It was cooked to perfection in a broth by the host who then proceeded to feature the fungus in a lovely Beef stroganoff on egg noodles. A chardonnay complemented the delicate, buttery flesh of this outstanding find. Mushroom hunter Rick Fulwyler (pictured) reported that he had also found porcini ( Boletus edulis,) the rare Boletus aereus, oyster mushrooms and the wild cousin of the button mushroom. Disclaimer: do not eat anything without the guidance of an experienced mushroom hunter.
Wet Weather Is Good For Mushroom Hunters.
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