I took my raincoat and went for a walk.
On the ground, I found acorns everywhere, and I thought — there must be something happening in the forest.
So, naturally, I went to look.
It didn’t take much convincing. A rainy autumn day, a raincoat, and a forest full of possibilities. Sometimes that’s all you need to get out the door.
And maybe there are mushrooms waiting for me too. 🙂
It wasn’t a huge haul this time — just a few russulas and a nice amount of chanterelles, which are my absolute favourites.
I don’t really need much when I find chanterelles. I love cooking them with a little cream and eating them right away while they’re still fresh from the forest.
And russulas, you know — I fry them in egg wash. Simple and so good.
If there are enough chanterelles, they also make the most wonderful sauce for pasta or potatoes.
Love this countryside living.
Ilze
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You have just made me smile . . . and be more than a little envious >>> I would LOVE to live anywhere where mushrooms grow ESPECIALLY chanterelles . . . lucky you . . . the weather may bring some drops from the heavens but looks so gentle . . .
Oh, I wish I could send you some! Chanterelles are one of the little luxuries of living out in the countryside here. 😊 And yes, the rain has been so gentle lately — just enough to keep the mushrooms happy without making everything feel gloomy…. But I know it’s coming 🙂
I love the photos. You are so blessed to live where you can walk among all the beauty you get photos of.
Thank you 🙂 I really enjoy living in the countryside. There’s plenty of space and peace for those who like it, but unfortunately, there aren’t many jobs, so most people end up living in the capital or other larger cities around Latvia.
We are lucky, for sure! Both working from home and enjoying the Mother Nature 🙂
A glowing treat
🙂 Thank you, Derrick! I remember seeing plenty of chanterelles in your shared pictures once. But with mushrooms, you really have to be 100% sure what you’re picking before eating them! 🙂
Do you have many bears around when you’re out picking mushrooms?
I haven’t seen one… I hope I won’t… But there are bears…
I have never seen a green acorn before! I had to look it up to find out why, so I learned something new today.
nice 🙂 They will get brown later on.
A lovely walk in the forest 🙂
I was so enjoying the walk and “getting away”, that I didn’t took any picture… but enjoyed it 🙂
Chanterelles – lovely!
One of my favorite mushrooms…
I ate chantarelles once, in a restaurant in Washington state. Your acorn “bouquets” are very pretty!
Thank you 🙂 I can’t imagine eating chanterelles just once 🙂
Your walks are deliciously exciting, Ilze. How are you feeling?
I’m getting better and keeping me a bit busy 🙂 in a good way!