The Mushroom Book [Hardcover]

Michael McLaughlin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1994

Morel, shiitake, cremini, oyster, chanterelle, porcini--complete with information on choosing, storing, and preparing a diverse mycological harvest, this elegant little recipe book offers an authoritative, enticing introduction to the joys of cooking with mushrooms. 60 full-color wood-cut illustrations.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 136 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books; First edition. edition (April 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 081180383X
• ISBN-13: 978-0811803830
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,339,194 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good recipes--that's what it's all about!, January 13, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Mushroom Book (Hardcover)

When I saw the previous review, I had to pull out my own copy of THE MUSHROOM BOOK to see what the fuss was all about. I happen to enjoy it, and regularly prepare several of the recipes that "A Reader" states "are well written for great taste". Steak Sandwiches with Mushroom-Red Wine Sauce make a great Saturday lunch, Corn-Battered Morels have served me well as an impressive appetizer, and several of the recipes work nicely as either casual or company main dishes, several which are meatless.

The author has given readers an excellent background in mushrooms, along with appropriate words of warning to would-be gatherers. Numerous mail-order sources are identified for those in need of items that are not available locally. The main thing to remember is that this book in notan encyclopedic JOY OF COOKING, nor was it meant to be. It is a small, gift-y type book that treats its subject matter nicely, and provides charming illustrations.