happy memories
unearthing chanterelle
healthy lunch eaten
Recently, a great memory came to the forefront of my mind. I was visiting my father for the summer in Germany where he was stationed. It was 1974, and I was not quite 12 years old yet. The neighbor’s kids became fast friends, and many hours were spent with them camping, hiking, and generally goofing off.
One morning, I went out to the forest with the father of one of my friends. We were on a mission to gather as many Pfifferlinge as possible. That is what the Germans called them, chanterelle is what I later found out they are called here.
If I recall correctly, we spent about three hours in the woods and brought back about two buckets full. This would be enough to feed the many people waiting for them back home.
I don’t know the exact recipe but I do know they were prepared in a pan with lots of butter and eggs. And they were delicious!! The texture and the taste are so different from the ones we so frequently eat here – canned or fresh.
Shame we don’t have any forests around here. I do believe I would try mushroom hunting again. 🙂
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Wow! I’ve only ever seen morels – this is a new one for me….
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If they have them in your area, the golden ones tend to be more flavorful. 🙂 I hope you try them, Val.
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A lovely memory.
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🙂 Thanks, Sadje!
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My pleasure
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I’ve seen people scouring the woods for mushrooms but really never knew what it was all about. Interesting.
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It’s always great to be out in nature but then to score with a delish meal! Awesomeness! 🙂
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My late husband used to belong to the Mycological Society when we lived in Vancouver. We had many a happy time mushroom picking. Chanterelles are so yummy!
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How very cool! Yes, definitely fun, and DEFINITELY yummy! The golden yellow ones are my favorite. 🙂 Thanks, Heather!
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They are yummy, I love them with lots white pepper. When I was little like under 10, I went with my uncle Key who farmed his own mushroom in the woods. It was a great memory for me.
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Oh, that’s interesting. Maybe a bit too spicy for me that way though. But maybe something I’ll have to try in the future. Yes, fresh air, good companionship and a big find is fulfilling! 🙂 Thanks, Carrie!
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I hope you will get to do that soon..
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🙂
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