Friday, September 26, 2014

hats off to matsutake mushroom

9-26-2014 Fri. mild, sunny.  


BREAKFAST --- coffee
LUNCH --- steamed dumplings and baked squash 
AFTERNOON-TEATIME --- apple
DINNER ---  roasted matsutake mushroom brush with dashi, seven-spice and mustard oil  | scrambled eggs with tomato | stir-fried chive flowers with smoked tofu and braised beef  |  sauteed taro root with scallions | rice | wine 





 
  • matsutake mushrooms are not pretty at all,  they carry intense truffle-like flavor and silky firm texture, therefore command impressive price