Making Up for a Lack of Morels

Our initial search for the delectable fungus known as the common morel or morchella esculenta was fruitless so we went to our secret, fall-back location and had great success. Then, in a mushroom glamour shoot of sorts, in our kitchen studio, our artful, guest photographer captured perfectly the grotesque beauty that is the wild morel.







Unfortunately, the most alluring photo was not taken. Once the morels were sizzling in butter and had turned a beautiful golden brown the camera was forgotten. A fork was the only thing we were reaching for.


Photos: S. Plasch