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Saturday, January 15, 2011

Edible Mushroom Week

Week eight had us showcasing mushrooms. The one mushroom that stole the spotlight was the infamous "Lobster" mushroom. Once again not really a mushroom, but rather a parasite that grows on mushrooms. This amazing ingredient literally smells, looks and tastes like lobster! Here's a shot of a Lobster Mushroom-


*Now onto the meal of week eight!


We started with a Hungarian Soup served with Smoked Paprika Foam and Mushroom Gelee:



Wild Mushroom Bruschetta with Roasted Tomatoes and Parmesan Fondue



Truffle Tremor Challah Bread Pudding with Lingonberry and Roasted Chicken



Creamy Polenta with House-Made Sausage, Sauteed Lobster Mushrooms and Leek Alfredo


Chocolate Lover's: German Chocolate Cookie, Nutella Brownie and Buttermilk Doughnut


Winter Zabaglione with Pears, Persimmons and Cocoa Nibs


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