trompette de la mort mushroom
[ trawn-PEHT deh lah MAWR ]
French for "trumpet of death," this wild
MUSHROOM is, in fact, trumpet-shaped. Its cap is thin and gently ruffled, its color ranges from dark gray to black. The flavor of this
MUSHROOM is rich, deep and somewhat nutty. The trompette de la mort (also called black chanterelle, horn of plenty and trumpet of death) can be found fresh from about August to November. The dried form is often available in specialty produce markets and some supermarkets. See also
MUSHROOM.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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