12/10/2025
Good evening lovlies 🙌
We had a beautiful day today and fantastic walk in the oak forest 🍂🍂🍂
We were very lucky and found them Royal Mushrooms 🍄 😍 😀
Porcini Mushroom (Boletus edulis) – also known as King Bolete, Penny Bun, or Cep
Porcini is one of the most prized edible mushrooms in Europe. It has a thick, fleshy stem and a smooth, brown cap that can reach up to 25 cm in diameter. The flesh is white and firm, and unlike some poisonous look-alikes, it does not change color when cut.
Appears from June to October, sometimes until November.
Grows in deciduous and coniferous forests, often under pine, spruce, oak, and beech
Culinary Use:Renowned for its nutty flavor and pleasant aroma.Excellent for drying, frying, marinating, or stewing.When dried, its flavor becomes more intense, making it a wonderful seasoning for soups and sauces.
Nutritional Benefits:A good source of protein, fiber, potassium, iron, and selenium.
Contains vitamin D₂, supporting immune and bone health.
Low in calories (around 30 kcal per 100 g of fresh mushroom).
Rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that help protect the body from oxidative.