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My Favorite Mushroom in the World: Morels

• 03 May 2011
























I recently spotted fresh morel mushrooms at a French grocery store and practically squealed with delight at the discovery (merci Carrefour!). Since I've only spotted these delicious funghi in their non-dried form twice in my whole life, I was freaking out as only a mushroom lover does.

Today over at Zupas I am talking about my favorite morel mushroom recipe, morel mushroom hunting, and where to find these delicious champignons online (both fresh and dried). Morels are such an amazing ingredient--you'll love them!

You can read the post here.

Update: does anyone know of a mushroom tour guide here in the Seattle area?

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9 comments:

  1. But you live in the Pacific Northwest! They're everywhere out here!! Check out your local farmers' market in a few weeks or jump out of your car outside of the city-- they're surely right nearby. They're my absolute favorite as well.

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  2. I love Morels. I wish they had them here in Brazil.

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  3. Connaissez vous le poulet de Bresse au vin jaune et aux morilles... c'est une pure merveille!
    http://devousamoi-dominique.blogspot.com/2009/12/poulet-de-bresse-au-vin-jaune-et-aux.html

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  4. Ana, I wish you had them too. Buy them dried though...it's still an amazing experience and you can hardly tell the difference. Seriously...you should try a bag!

    Moraht: You are correct. I should look into them locally. My local farmer's market doesn't begin until June...I wonder if Pike Place would have them?

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  5. Morels are our favorite too! I've never had them fresh, but we bring them back in bulk from Switzerland. We serve them in a cream sauce over pork tenderloin or steaks. YUM!

    I buy them from this guy at the Ballard Farmer's Market when we run out. I bet he could help you with a tour!

    http://foragedandfoundedibles.com/

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  6. I'd have to say that's my favorite mushroom too! Especially since it's my husbands last name =) "Morel". Strangely, the French word (though Morel is French) for the mushrooms is Morilles!

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  7. Nikki, thanks for the tip...I'm going to check out his website now.

    Lindsey/Lost N Cheeseland: I noticed that...Morilles...such a pretty word!

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  8. A friend I grew up with (in Alpine UT) is the owner of a mushroom farm there. He is a great guy. His farm looks like a lot of fun, too. I plan to visit it next time I am in the NW. His name is Christian Kaelin.

    http://www.promushrooms.com/

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  9. Becky, that's a wonderful tip. I just sent off an inquiry...thank you!!

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