This weekend the mushroom capital of the world, Kennet Square, held it's annual mushroom festival. Though I did not have the pleasure of attending, one of my culinary-partners-in-crime did and brought me back some ridiculous Phillips Mushroom Farm's mitake, "hen of the woods" mushrooms. After a long shift and a couple of drinks, we cooked up these bad boys. For me cooking mushrooms is about simplicity, and bringing out the wonderful flavors of the fungi. For this recipe I was fortunate enough to have some habanero-infused olive oil on hand. This is not necessary but I enjoyed the subtle heat the oil gives the mushrooms.
Talula's Brunch
Tomorrow, Stephen Starr and Aimee Olexy open Talula's Garden's doors for its long awaited Sunday Brunch. Nestled in the Ayer Building of Philadelphia, with displays of incredible Art Deco adornments from 1929, Aimee's homey whimsical trinkets embellish Talula's enclosed garden patio. This breathtaking venue simply screams the perfect brunch spot.
Thursday the staff got to see what the menu would entail and taste all the new and delicious dishes. From scrumptious parfaits to classic interpretations of such dishes as Hanger Steak and Sunny Farm Fresh Egg, we tasted it all. The brunch highlights Kennet Square, Pennsylvania's(the mushroom capital of the world) outrageous Mushrooms, Pequea Valley Yogurt, and house made apple carrot juice, just to name a few. Check out my photos of this delectable brunch!