Who put fruits in my Poulsard?

[SFJoe]

A. muscaria is a totally boring comestible, btw, once you parboil it briefly. I've done the experiment. It's not to be compared to some other members of the genus. Ibotenic acid and muscimol are quickly extracted, and not deadly even if you don't get it right.

OTOH, there is no end to the trauma of amatoxins. And no reason why you couldn't sort them out.

If you were to go to a previously undiscovered island and find novel amanitas, I think you could predict their edibility with pretty high confidence, but hell, who needs to bet the farm on the next side dish at the steakhouse?

 

[SFJoe]

In the fall in Mexico, I ate 3 species of amanitas that were new to me.

Not to mention Lactarius indigo.

How much fun can one guy have?

 

[Chris Coad]

In the fall in Mexico, I ate 3 species of amanitas that were new to me.

Not to mention Lactarius indigo.

How much fun can one guy have?

Psilocybe cubensis?

 

[SFJoe]

originally posted by Chris Coad:

How much fun can one guy have?

Psilocybe cubensis?

Some I know prefer cyanescens.

It's probably a question of habiatat. Cubensis is a tropical mushroom and grows in warm climates. Cyanescens grows in profusion in Golden Gate Park in wood chip landscaping in December and maybe January. Pick your poison.

 

[Chris Coad]

Cubensis is a tropical mushroom and grows in warm climates.

This is true. If you're ever at the Maui airport, keep an open eye at the gardens, the topsoil is often trucked down from cow pastures up-country.

 

[Arnt Egil Nordlien]

Pick your poison.

Psilocybe semilanceata is found widely in Norway.

 

[Kay Bixler]

originally posted by SFJoe:

originally posted by Chris Coad: badgers

I like the Amanita muscaria rif.
Though they don't explore the full spiritual implications of that fungus.

You didn't think the snake was enough?

I once sent that link to a friend instructing him to watch until the end because that was the best part. What a chump.

 

[MarkS]

Heck, the past 2 weeks of subzero temperatures have been enough to get me drinking my own urine were it not for the hundreds of wine bottles sitting directly beneath me.

Nothing like sitting in our own stew, eh? I tell you, winter's been brutal here, and while I haven't held urine thoughts, I sense the same peace while bottles slumber.

 

[MLipton]

originally posted by MarkS:

Nothing like sitting in our own stew, eh? I tell you, winter's been brutal here, and while I haven't held urine thoughts, I sense the same peace while bottles slumber.

Shortly after our arrival here ages ago, a friend pointed out to me that I had sited our then-embryonic wine cellar in the SW corner of the basement, the same place one is supposed to take refuge in the event of a tornado. Coincidence?

Mark Lipton

 

[MLipton]

originally posted by SFJoe:
In the fall in Mexico, I ate 3 species of amanitas that were new to me.

Not to mention Lactarius indigo.

How much fun can one guy have?

Salvia divinorum, if one is near Oaxaca. Is it any wonder that it's one of my favorite destinations in Mexico? I wonder if anyone has put it into a mole yet? Molecular gastronomy indeed!

Mark Lipton

 

[MLipton]

originally posted by SFJoe:

originally posted by Chris Coad:

How much fun can one guy have?

Psilocybe cubensis?

Some I know prefer cyanescens.

It's probably a question of habiatat. Cubensis is a tropical mushroom and grows in warm climates. Cyanescens grows in profusion in Golden Gate Park in wood chip landscaping in December and maybe January. Pick your poison.

I have, I have.

Mark Lipton

 

[MarkS]

originally posted by MLipton:

originally posted by MarkS:

Nothing like sitting in our own stew, eh? I tell you, winter's been brutal here, and while I haven't held urine thoughts, I sense the same peace while bottles slumber.

Shortly after our arrival here ages ago, a friend pointed out to me that I had sited our then-embryonic wine cellar in the SW corner of the basement, the same place one is supposed to take refuge in the event of a tornado. Coincidence?

Mark Lipton

I think not. There are NO coincidences!

 

[Sharon Bowman]

originally posted by MLipton:

originally posted by SFJoe:
Pick your poison.

I have, I have.

What, Vitis vinifera not good enough for ya?

 

[Unknown]

originally posted by Chris Coad:

Psilocybe cubensis?

Is it fruity?

 

[Chris Coad]

originally posted by Joe_Perry:

originally posted by Chris Coad:

Psilocybe cubensis?

Is it fruity?

No, very little fruit. Lots of earthy, mushroomy notes, plus some minerally colors that nose your wimple more than freedom itselves.

 

[Unknown]

originally posted by Chris Coad:

originally posted by Joe_Perry:

Is it fruity?

No, very little fruit. Lots of earthy, mushroomy notes, plus some minerally colors that nose your wimple more than freedom itselves.

I think this thread is about hedonistic fruit bombs, not enjoyable things which are not fruity.

Consider this a warning.

 

[Chris Coad]

originally posted by Joe_Perry:

originally posted by Chris Coad:

originally posted by Joe_Perry:

Is it fruity?

No, very little fruit. Lots of earthy, mushroomy notes, plus some minerally colors that nose your wimple more than freedom itselves.

I think this thread is about hedonistic fruit bombs, not enjoyable things which are not fruity.

Consider this a warning.

Frangemous, it say I did. Which that perfume chartreuse tire effortlessly?

More than not, I! (oo)

 

[Unknown]

Oota Goota, Solo?

 

[Chris Coad]

originally posted by Joe_Perry:
Oota Goota, Solo?

It's true! I confess! I shot first!

 

[Marc D]

I am proud to have personally contributed to the single highest sales day for Poulsard in the history of CSW!

As reported in The Captain's blog:
There's Cancer in the Air: Houillon/Overnoy Poulsard 2007 is Selling like Hotcakes!

David Lillie, the co-owner of Chambers Street Wines, reported that today was the strongest day that store has ever had for purchasing of Manu Houillon's Poulsard.