Highland Fungi Foraging


This weblog is for any visitor planning a trip to Scotland, and/or has stayed at Highland Holiday Cottages in the Highlands of Scotland. It is also for anyone who would like to share some highland stories. It contains mostly "whats on" and wild mushroom, fungi and plant gathering tales from Sian and I and our guests.

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Mushroom Picking in Scotland - We have been collecting mushrooms in the Highlands for a few years and we plan to run some speciality fungi breaks and Mushroom Picking Holidays. We also plan to have experts give talks on edible mushrooms and cooking in 2008. The Highlands produces some of the best Scottish mushroom foraging along with offering the best wild game....a perfect match. We will keep you posted on any up coming events held by Highland Holiday Cottages and other organisations. TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR CLICK HERE

You can share your experience of the area with us. Just send me some word and/or photos by e-mail: enquiry@HighlandHolidayCottages.com

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Mushroom Picking Code (Scotland)

I make every effort to ensure accuracy on this website but, in the end, the responsibility for eating any wild mushroom must rest with the picker i.e YOU. If you collect any wild mushrooms to eat make sure that your identification checks out in every detail, at least three postive ID's from books or web sources. If you are in doubt, throw it out.

The Scottish wild mushroom code (link) urges gatherers to follow nine key rules of responsible behaviour, including avoiding trampling the area, only pick the part of the mushroom which grows above the surface, and scatter any trimmings around the site. It also covers safety issues and urges pickers on National Nature Reserves to check first with the reserve manager, since there may be conservation implications.

16/05/08

Fresh white and black truffles

Why not treat yourself to some truffles, its not likley your going to find any in the UK, so why not order some from this great online gormy food web site. I bought some and they were great with most foods. Although expensive, very worthwhile to get that mushroom flavour.




Truffles go best with simple foods like scrambled eggs, omelettes, pasta, rice, or a typical meat dish, with truffle thinly, delicately sliced over it. While you might think you need a special truffle knife, a regular paring knife or a mandolin will do just as nicely to shave the truffles. In fact, you will release even more flavor out of a truffle if you break it up and mash it with a fork. Garlic, onion, chives, leek, celery, celery root, and parmesan enhance its flavor, and many recipes pair them with scallops, crayfish, foie gras, asparagus or cabbage.
Keep it simple, though, if you want to enjoy the aroma and taste that will enhance just about any food.

Why not even buy some for a foody friend....a great present

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Highland Holiday Cottage

Highland Holiday Cottage
Great base for exploring the National Park