The taste of caperberries depends on the time that they are harvested. Some harvests may be milder than capers, some may be stronger. Caperberries can be used as an alternative to olives in pasta salads.
Porcini mushrooms (Boletus edulis) are known as cèpes in France, where they are revered for their nutty taste and meaty texture. Stalking the wild porcini is an autumnal occupation, but the season is all too brief. And these mushrooms have never been cultivated, so once the seasonal window closes, it’s time to turn to the pantry. Happily, the porcini is…
