One of the benefits of having grazing animals is the edible field mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus) that
Preparing mushrooms for drying
appear in the grassland in the Olive grove. Grasslands evolved with grazing animals, as did many other diverse plant and animal life, and field mushrooms like the conditions supplied by grassland and grazing animals.
Eating a freshly picked, naturally grown, organic mushroom pretty is a gourmet experience which we relish in the autumn. However, an important part of living sustainably at Semilla Besada is preserving produce for winter use. Selecting the best specimens, we simply wipe the cap and remove only that part of the stalk that cannot be cleaned. The mushroom is cut into slices about 5mm thick and placed on a drying tray, which is then placed in the outside drying frame, or on top of the dutch airer in the kitchen. Once dried they are stored in glass jars. They will last throughout the winter and are a wonderful addition to soups and stews during the winter.
Aspen signing off on a misty autumn day in the Alpujarras
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