August 22nd, 2016

The last weekend was generally repeat of the previous one. I was finding mainly Ornate-stalked Bolete and Oyster mushrooms. I had company and we did quite good.


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The whole loot was cleaned, salted, cooked in vinegar and preserved in oil.

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This is the end result. Perfect to add to sandwiches or as a pizza topping etc.

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Today I was walking in oak woods and discovered quite a flash of Two-colored Boletes.  They were growing scattered and in groups under mature oaks in great numbers. My timing was perfect (see my thoughts on Mushrooming Window). A lot of mushrooms were still in button stage or very young, so the bug damage was minimal and I did not discard any significant number. This bolete is relatively easy to recognize and very good edible.


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Some people compare the taste and quality with King Bolete. Within one hour I collected quite a number in my basket:

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The majority was dried and one part was left to be preserved in oil.

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