The Annual Morel Thread

[dipbait]

Hi folks -

dipbait is right on - this is a great way to save some if you are lucky enough to have excess.

Here in central Illinois it has been warm enough, but not enough moisture.

It rained yesterday and last night, so we may have some popping up.

So far all I have heard of people finding around here are the small greys.

I'll be out tomorrow looking around.

I look for dead trees and then walk an increasing radius circle around the tree until I have exceeded the estimated drip-line of the tree when it was alive.

Then I find the next tree.

Of course I keep my "shroom-eye" out while between trees - you really never know where they'll be, and they are not always where they were last year.

best regards -

mqqn

That pretty much my strategy.

 

[the lone gunman]

Not ready yet here in Central Pa. maybe this weekends rain will coax them up.

 

[dingobubba]

The wife got some down in the mountains in WV this past weekend with her uncles. I couldn't go cuz I broke a bone in my foot. Her first time out. She found 11 on her own. Yea I'm proud of her. She can't wait to go back out now.

 

[hollowdweller]

It's been dry here (SW WV) but I found 2 yesterday.

 

[mqqn]

Hi folks -

It was rainy and cold here, but we went out and found 24 yellows yesterday.

I'll go out again this evening - it should be sunny here today and that'll coax up a few more I hope.

I'll be having some with a filet tonight.....mmmmmmm goood!

**EDIT** Made Filet Mignon with Morel Butter and brandy cream sauce tonight....

I made a drench with half-and-half, egg, salt and pepper - and a dredge with panko crumbs and salt/pepper. If you have not tried panko crumbs, do it!

Then I season my filet with salt and pepper patted into both sides -

Then I fry my morels in a stick of butter on medium heat until golden brown and crispy -

Then I fry the steaks in the morel crunchies and butter....

After I pull the steaks out, I add some half-and-half and a little brandy and bring the heat up and simmer it until it has a creamy consistency, while stirring those little panko and morel crunchies for a nice butter-sauce.

Yum!

best regards -

mqqn

 

[rt014]

This has got to be one of the most delicious looking recipes I've seen posted here...God I need to start teaching myself to cook.

 

[theedge13]

Wifey and i went tromping in our "woods" (i live in a small suburban community...so there isnt but MAYBE a 1/2 acre of trees)...came up empty handed. Ill have to look next time im at the farm.

 

[dipbait]

That does it. Im heading back out today. Been out 4 times and have only found three soggy ones. Hopefully Ill stumble on a nice patch. Think Ill try some place new.

 

[j williams]

I got a tip yesterday on a patch...Im gonna head out in a bit to check it out.

 

[dipbait]

Empty handed again.

 

[John G]

Yum!

best regards -

mqqn

Drooling...

 

[hollowdweller]

mqqn,

That rocks pretty hard!:thumbup:

 

[j williams]

Empty handed again.

me too. :grumpy:

 

[Rupestris]

Went out Wednesday and found two small black Morels.

Went back out yesterday and found another small one. I left it there in hopes that it'll grow up a little. It's a bit early here. We have rain and cooler temps in the forcast for the next two days. That should help.