A very merry Christmas to all our Buzzard friends out there.. health, wealth and happiness to you all.
( A Christmas robin with Benwhiskin in the background.)
( A Christmas robin with Benwhiskin in the background.)
Tuesday, 25 December 2018
Beefsteak fungus - Fistulina hepatica
A really nice find at this time of year, the beefsteak fungus also call the ox tongue or bulls tongue fungus is one of those fungi that look so palatable but usually fall short.
It really does look like meat when it's cut and even exudes a reddy juice that looks like blood.
Young ones are ok but older ones taste bitter and need stewing for a long time and even masked in a rich sauce or casserole..
That being said it's always a nice one to come across especially as it stains the wood of the tree it grows on making it vety desirable for woodworkers..
It really does look like meat when it's cut and even exudes a reddy juice that looks like blood.
Young ones are ok but older ones taste bitter and need stewing for a long time and even masked in a rich sauce or casserole..
That being said it's always a nice one to come across especially as it stains the wood of the tree it grows on making it vety desirable for woodworkers..