Kim > wrote in message >. ..
> I buy dried Italian porcini mushrooms. They are not cheap, but they
> are absolutely fabulous in casseroles, omelettes or sauces to
> accompany beef or veal - or even pork.
>
> I soak them for about 30 minutes in about half a cup of hot water.
> You can even use the soaking water as well.
>
> I think they grow in quite cold climates - or at any rate places where
> there is a cold winter.
>
> Cheers

If you are in the habit of making your own pasta, you can also use the
porcini mushrooms to make great ravioli. Riccota cheese works really
well with them, and pesto sauce provides the perfect finishing touch.

Brooke Dolara