Jonzjob Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 I have never seen one of these in real life and to find them in our garden was a real surprise!![IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f180/Jonzjob/Morchelaelata2.jpg[/IMG]I think that they may be a little too old to eat now though? There are about 6 of them in all... 'Morchela elata' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixie Toadstool Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 I doubt they are too old - they are one of the types which last for ages before going off. Pick them, cut them through the middle to remove any insects (woodlice like to live inside) give them a quick brush up and there you go - an absolutely delicious edible mushroom! If it smells putrid don't bother but a nice fresh mushroomy smell will tell you that it's still edible. In fact if it's pretty dry it is unlikely to have gone off at all.Pix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suze01 Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Great shot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Looks like a morille http://www.rogersmushrooms.com/gallery/DisplayBlock~bid~6466.aspGreat to eat, but must never be eaten raw, and need cooking for about 15 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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