If I were to tell you, "Let's go mushroom hunting, and I will cook you the tastiest mushroom burger in town," would you join me? ;)
We started mushroom hunting mid-day today. I was hoping to see a new sprout. As a mushroom hunter, you've got to have the patience of a saint and know how to counter all those frustrations of not finding any.
It wasn't bad at all. At least I have seen again an artist conk mushroom, and after the previous post about this, I truly appreciate seeing this.
Then I spotted a half-decaying tree that had some sort of growth that I couldn't quite identify.
I visited the usual spot where the common inkcap grows, but there's no sign of it! I normally make mushroom ink around this time. I posted last year my technique for making mushroom ink.
We headed home, and I checked the mushroom ink I made last year. I am amazed that it still works! I gave the last bit of my ink to my 12 y/o daughter who loves to scribble.
She made some manga art, and we were pretty impressed and delighted and it is an original idea. I always like how the shading of mushroom ink turns up in drawings. She uses a barbecue stick to draw.
I like the Inky Cap mushroom umbrella.
I decided I would treat everyone. I cooked the mushroom burger.
I baked buns earlier today and it came in handy.
I used the sweet pickled elf cup mushroom from my post a couple of weeks ago, taste is so balanced with sweet, sour, and still crunchy!
Portobello mushroom from the shop.
double cheese, beef, wild garlic mustard, roasted onion, ketchup, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper.
With layers of earthy richness from the mushrooms, the juicy goodness of the beef patty which was cooked in an iron skillet, and a tangy kick from the mustard and sweet pickled elfcup mushrooms.
It's a symphony of flavors that harmonize beautifully, what a beautiful taste experience we were all satisfied!
It's amazing how versatile mushrooms can be in both art and cuisine. It really made up my day!
Have a wonderful Friday, everyone.
Mariah 💗
This post is dedicated to @fungifriday by @ewkaw and to all fungi friends here! 💗