Mushrooms gone wild!
Saturday, January 12, 2008 9:57
image source: http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2005/051128.htm
It is in Santa Barbara so this is stretching the geographical boundaries of LAFB but I figure the readership might like to know about this event.
Bedford Thompson Winery is hosting a “Wine & Mushroom Admiration Reception” on Saturday, Jan. 27th 26th (I called the winery and they confirmed the date on their web page is in error), 3-5 pm.
My experience with wild mushrooms came from a trip to Southern France to visit friends. One evening, we gathered around the table to eat wild mushrooms collected by the hosts from around the roadside of the small town they lived in. They sauteed them with a little olive oil and garlic and sprinkled a little salt, pepper and herbs de Provence. Mix those delicious fungus with some wine and company and a good time was had by all.
When I got back to Los Angeles, I looked for those mushrooms at the market and saw they cost a lot!
Anyway, for mushroom lovers or the mushroom curious, this event might be worth checking out.
Bedford Thompson Winery
448 Bell Street
Los Alamos, CA 93440
805-344-2107
By Rene (see more of his posts). You can find more of Rene's writing at his own website Rene's Ramblings