Oct 22
In the heart of Tuscany, there is a type of mushroom called the Porcini - it is one of the most beautiful and delicious Italian ingredients that I have come across. In the United States, you can typically only get them in a dried state - which is fine for hydrating and building sauces or enhancing flavor, but there is something about a pan-sauteed fresh porcini tossed with some homemade egg pasta and butter that is to die for!. I just happen to be in Tuscany during the month when the Porcini is in season, so every Tuscan restaurant is featuring them on their menus. I have had everything from porcini crostini to porcini pasta to porcini soup. Check out this picture of some porcini mushrooms that I came across at a local market.
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