Francoise's Fantasy

I bought these Oyster Mushrooms at the Farmer's Market on Saturday. The Mushroom Man (that's what I call him!) recommended sautéing them lightly in butter and garlic, then serving them with linguini. He said they would taste like scallops. While I was chopping them up for dinner tonight I remembered how much Francoise loves all things fungi, so before I sliced them on the cutting board I took a few shots.

So this one's for you Francoise!

Dinner? It was delicious!! Prepared as recommended and then added a light creamy wine sauce with Parmesan cheese- yum, yum!

[Dixie Goode]

Lol, you confused me. I saw the picture and title and didn't realize it was your pictures, so I was wondering why it was written in third person when I thought it was written by Francoise

[Mary Siegle]

Man, that sounds good! Beautiful, artistic shot too, so they look good as well.

[Sally Ings]

I shall just have to take your word for how tasty the mushrooms are. I am allergic to them so I steer well clear. I don't even handle them. In the past I have gone mushroom picking with friends and all I do is take photos!

[Sylvia du Toit]

Well done.

[Nicole Campbell]

It sounds delicious, now I must go and cook our dinner - nothing as exciting as this though

[Joyce]

That sounds delicious way to cook them. Hope they tasted as good as they look!

[Annie D]

yum! and you have made them look so delicate

[alia_801]

Beautiful capture - at first I thought they were flowers :)
Glad to hear they tasted good too!

[katy]

They look so beautiful. You've taken a magnificent picture of them. I'm not overly fond of mushrooms but your recipe sounds delicious too.

[Diane]

Beautiful shot and processing. This could go in a cookbook!

[Chris K]

I love mushrooms but have never tried this kind. You have made them look so pretty

[Graham Thresher]

Great shot.

[Francoise]

thank-you!!! Interesting washed-out highlights that really work.

[Daisy Miller]

Lovely shot. I have never eaten this type of mushroom before, but you make them sound delicious.

[alta]

So delicate. Love the tones.

[wendy frost]

Great capture and textures. Recipe sounds great.

[Bev]

Very cool. I like the texture and patterns. Fav!

[Joan Robillard]

Haven't heard from you about your trip to Maine lately. Are you still coming?

[Nina Ganci]

wonderful textures patterns lighting colours! So glad you captured them before eating. Now, I hope there is still a plate left over, as I am on my way
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[Ann H. LeFevre]

@pandorasecho @mcsiegle @salza @sdutoit @nicolecampbell @thistle @annied @alia_801 @grammyn @eudora @cruiser @thresheg @francoise @daisymiller @altadc @wendyfrost @prttblues @joansmor @ninaganci

Thank you so much everyone! For those of you who do not like or cannot eat mushrooms, I'm glad you enjoyed the picture! I realize mushrooms are not on the top of anyone's list of foods you want to eat. However, for those of you who are undecided, these do not taste "mushroomy" like the ones you're probably used to. They are very delicate and although I'm not sure if they really taste like scallops, I can say they have a very light pleasant taste which really is enhanced by the garlic and butter. So if you ever see them in a store, give them a try!

A special thanks to all who fav'd it as well- two on the PP today! You sure do know how to make me smile.

[Lisa Poland]

Love it! Definitely Francoise-esque! Fabulous!

[Ann H. LeFevre]

@homeschoolmom Thank you Lisa!