Fabulous fungi forays in Mid Wales


30 July 2012

The unspoilt Mid Wales landscape is a mecca for mushrooms of all kinds, and
The Metropole Hotel is engaging the services of fungi expert, Daniel Butler,
to run a foraging safari later this year, providing a unique experience to
add to your UK family holiday in Wales.

Fungi foragers can look forward to a special treat, as chanterelles,
porcini, wood hedgehogs, giant puffballs and parasols are just some of the
prized fungi that grow in profusion in the Mid Wales area.

“Porcini, for example, sell for a great deal of money in London
delicatessens, but most of the harvest goes to waste, as the vast majority
of people are uncertain about which types of fungi to pick, and therefore
leave them well alone,” explains Justin Baird-Murray, MD of The Metropole
Hotel.

“With such a fabulous wild harvest on our doorstep, it makes sense to make
the most of this natural bonanza.  Daniel is a self-confessed fungi fanatic
and his knowledge is extensive, so participants will, have a fun day out and
learn a great deal in the process - as well as having the opportunity to eat
a some delicious fungi-based dishes.”

The day starts off with a three-hour foray, followed by a three -course
lunch at a beautifully converted traditional Welsh longhouse.  The two
savoury courses will be mushroom-based. Daniel will provide tips on cooking
fungi and drying them for future use, and participants can take their haul
home with them.

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