158 MINNESOTA MUSHROOMS 



Hypholoma : These have a slightly bitter taste, of which most persons are fond ; 



if it is objectionable, add a small amount of lemon juice or sherry. Stew; bake 



thirty minutes. 

 Lactarius : The rich juices of these are best retained by baking. The species grow 



hard and granular if cooked too rapidly. They are good also stewed. 

 Marasmius oreades: Remove stems; stew: fry; dry. 

 Morchella : Stew. 

 Pleurotus : Remove tough stem part, if any, and use only such parts as seem fresh 



and tender. Cut across the grain into small pieces and stev/. Fry as oysters 



are fried, after cutting into pieces the size of a medium oyster. Stew fifteen 



minutes and bake with cheese, pouring liquor from stew over the dish. 

 Puff-balls: Yry as egg-plant after removing thin outer rind; stew; patties; salad. 



Should be perfectly white inside ; any stains or yellow part should be removed, 



otherwise they will be bitter. 

 Tricholoma personatum: Stew thirty minutes. 



