Mycophiles Rejoice!

 

September is National Mushroom Month and time to indulge in one's favorite fungi.  According to the Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture, "Pennsylvania leads the United States in mushroom production, with an annual production of more than 425 million pounds, valuing more than $330.7 million per year."  Here's a highly rated mushroom recipe by chef Michael Chiarello, which has only a few ingredients, but is very flavorful. September becomes more savory for mushroom fans of the world!

Illustration at right is Plate 305 from James Sowerby's Coloured Figures of English Fungi or Mushrooms.