From: riburr@shentel.net   
      
   Frederick Burroughs wrote:   
   >   
   > Date 04/30/08   
   > This is probably Peziza badioconfusa.  It is *reportedly* edible?   
   > There's quite a bit in the front yard.  Has anybody tried it?   
   > http://www.flickr.com/photos/63108152@N00/2455139764/sizes/o/   
   >   
      
   Ok, I tried it.  Broke it into pieces, and fried it in a small iron   
   skillet with butter.  Added a little salt and ate it on buttered toast.   
     The total amount thinly covered only about 1/3 on the slice of toast.   
     There was some texture, but only enough to be noticeable.  The taste   
   and smell reminded me somewhat of spinach, if I use my imagination.  No   
   bitterness or unusual aftertaste.  Overall, it's not repulsive but I   
   wouldn't seek it out as a desirable edible.  I can see using it as a   
   replacement for beef in vegetarian creamed chipped beef.   
      
      
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