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Foraging Wild Pine Mushrooms

Αναζήτηση τροφής για μανιτάρια άγριου πεύκου

Caitlins Olive Oil from Pylos, Greece Caitlin spent some time in mainland Greece living on an olive farm and learning how to make olive oil from scratch.03. Foraging Wild Pine Mushrooms Aναζήτηση τροφής για μανιτάρια άγριου πεύκου Every pine mushroom season, Jim heads out of Melbourne on the hunt for a fresh haul of pine mushrooms, also known as saffron milk caps or Lactarius deliciosus. It’s often a family affair as Jim gathers a crew with the aim to make a day of it, stopping at local coffee shops or bakeries on the way. The foraging typically happens in autumn, right after the rain, when the ground is wet and the air is crisp. Jim knows the best spots, with all the secret locations saved into his GPS. We won't tell you the exact locations, but places like Olinda, Emerald and Ballarat are a solid bet. Serves: Enough to go around Prep time: Every Autumn Cook time: Freeze up to 2 months When looking in forested areas he looks under tall pine trees, where the mushrooms thrive in the damp soil and pine needles. When you bring home your mushrooms, carefully clean and blanch in salty boiling water to prepare them for cooking. Gather enough, and you’re all set to try Jim’s famous Wild Mushroom Risotto on page 73. U U

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