My wonderful friend Emma posted this picture on my facebook wall recently – two of my favourite things – pizza and morels! She agreed to answer some questions about her experience of finding these wonderful springtime fungi.
When and where did you find your morel mushrooms?
North Essex, Hatfield Forest area, after a spring walk in the rain on Saturday 28th April.
What was the weather like when you found them?
It had been raining A LOT and the day itself was particularly damp; we had to welcome the spring with wet feet and freezing fingertips.
Describe the area where you found the morels
They were on a verge of grass at the roadside, next to the forest and woodland area (Hatfield).
We also found Oxslips (similar to Cowslips, but longer stems and the colour of primrose) in the woodland, and gathered in a circle to dance in celebration of their existence! Some of the spring walkers were less impressed by this, especially the 12-year-olds who promptly bolted...
Had you expected to find the morels? Or was it totally unexpected?
I hadn't expected to find them (others may have). I wouldn't have known they were morels myself.
They were spotted by a friend of our spring walk guide (Bob Gilbert) who was looking out for mushrooms. He also found St George mushrooms, a blewit and a Giant puff ball.
I ran off after Oxslip dancing to find some more morels – I loved their creepy bodies and wonky hats.
How many did you find and what did you do with them?
I'd say we found about 8-10, some in worse condition than others! We took them home, identified them, and then they were whisked away!
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