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Species Name
Mushroom
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Latin Name
Craterellus cornucopioides
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Origin
United States
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Harvest Method
Foraged
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Range & Habitat
Western United States
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Producer
SFS Partnership
Range & Habitat
Firm, Seafood-like
The Lobster Mushroom is actually a fungus that parasitizes members of the Russula and Lactarius families of Mushrooms. The Bright Orange-Red coloring is similar to that of cooked Lobster with a hint of Seafood in the flavor. Roast, Saute, Braise, Stew
Earthy, Complex, Lighter Musk
Lighter Musk than Black Truffles with an innate sweetness that can be rare in Truffles. The perfect instrument to any fine dining garnish, component, attraction, or any flavor additive. Raw, Roasted, Applicable Flavoring
Silky, "Green" Flavor
The Nettle can be added to soups, "sets", sauces, and salads. The Nettle leaves must be soaked in water or cooked to remove the "stinging" aspect of the plant. The Stinging Nettle have small hollow hairs that act as hypodermic needles that inject histamine. Blanch, Soak, Puree, Stew.