Mushrooms

In a classic twist of irony, you can now find "Baby Portabello" mushrooms in mainstream American supermarkets. Of course, these are really Cremini Mushrooms, but most Americans would never have heard of them if not for the portabello marketing machine and the ensuing food trend that has caused portabellos to trickle down to even the most meager restaurants (a la sun-dried tomatoes, chipotle peppers, etc...)

Anyhow, even though I have to swallow my foodie pride, I am delighted to have such free access to fresh criminis.



They make a darned good mushroom ragout to put over polenta...