The mushroom hunters
The hunt is now on. But not for foxes or wild boar. Instead, mushroom hunters across Spain will be scouring the woods to find the best fungi. Graham Keeley gives a personal account of the popular Spanish obsession with mushrooms.
Collecting mushrooms in the woods in the north of Spain is a very autumnal thing.
Mushrooms are naturally good for us because they contain vitamin B1, phosphorus, potassium and selenium. These are all good for the nervous system. So remember this after a back-breaking morning scouring the woods – those elusive mushrooms will do your frazzled nerves some good.
They also have hardly any fat, so if you suffer from heart disease or are over-weight they are ideal.
Knowing how to cook them is another thing all together. In simple terms,
they are perfect for a good stew, a risotto or with scrambled eggs. Ideally, grill them with a drop of olive oil and garlic.
