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Wild Mushroom Foray and Cooking Class, March 14, 2010

Wild Mushroom Foray and Cooking Class
with chef Elissa Rubin-Mahon

Sunday, March 14

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Relish Culinary Center, Healdsburg
$89

Come forage with chef Elissa Rubin-Mahon, past president and founding culinary chairperson of the Sonoma County Mycological Association, who will teach us about collecting, storing and using local wild culinary mushrooms. We’ll meet at a scenic private property in Alexander Valley near Healdsburg where we will venture into the surrounding woodlands to foray under the watchful eye of Elissa. After our tromp in the woods, we will review our found fungi and then return to the Relish Culinary Center for a cooking demonstration. Chef Elissa will prepare any edible treasures we find plus some of her favorite mushroom specialties. A complete lunch will be served with hearty local wines—Murphy-Goode Sauvignon Blanc and Michel-Schlumberger Pinot Noir.

• Porcini and Vella Dry Jack Cracker Bread
• Roasted Chantrelle Salad with Shaved Fennel, Black Cod and Meyer Lemon Aioli
• Braised Beef Shanks with Zinfandel and Porcini Mushrooms
• Creamy Carolina Gold Rice Grits
• Candy Cap Mushroom and Dried Cherry Bread Pudding with Maple Rum Whipped Cream

We will forage as the weather allows; heavy rain could force us to cancel the forage but the class will still be held. Please wear warm, comfortable clothes and mud-friendly shoes and be prepared to walk on rugged, hilly terrain. You are welcome to bring mushroom samples for us to discuss and attempt to identify.

This Relish cooking class includes 8 ounces of wine per person served to all participants over 21 years of age. Additional wine is available for purchase by the glass or bottle.