It's funny how ironic growing old(er) feels. Like finally being able to afford fashionable clothes, but knowing you don't have the figure to wear them any more. Or having fewer restrictions on the food you can buy, but more restrictions on the calories you can afford to consume. I feel like there's a constant trade-off between the food I want to eat and the wish not to outgrow my clothes. Accordingly, I'm trying to be more conscious of seeking quality ahead of quantity, in what I eat: small, flavoursome dishes rather than generous portions that taste less interesting. I've been a huge fan of mushrooms (and other edible fungi) for as long as I can remember and often choose mushroom dishes for Sunday brekkie or to cook at home.
Do not, repeat, DO NOT eat these. The gorgeous Amanita muscaria is
popping up all over Canberra in this wet autumn but is, sadly, toxic.
Just wanted to share this photo I took while cycling through a park recently …
We tried a new café this morning, DaMingle in Gungahlin,
and the pan-fried mushrooms were delicious
The breakfast bruschetta with mushrooms and pesto
at our local, U&Co in Kaleen, is also excellent
If you're in the mood to cook some fabulous fungi, here are some tried and tested recipes:
Oh, and if truffles are your thing, the annual Canberra Truffle Festival starts in a couple of weeks! We've already booked to attend a truffle hunt and brunch at one of the local farms. It's become a bit of a tradition … there are some photos of past events here and here if you're interested.
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