This fungi was shown online at Boing Boing because of its wonderful intestine looking features yet apparently it tastes like chicken – doesn’t everything?
However, if you find one of these growing in the woods on the side of an aged willow tree don’t be so hasty to hoe in. More than half the population are allergic to this kind of fungi that may result in a swollen tongue but so long as you try a fresh piece you may be okay.
The further the growing season the less taste it has and more chance of it resulting in side effects. For more information follow the comments at its original posting.
I think I’ll leave it alone if I find any! It’s pretty though. Yes, it’s funny the way everything tastes like chicken…
You’ve generated some comebacks to your comment about long winters over at Alice’s blog Stuart