From: riburr@shentel.net   
      
   Steve Peek wrote:   
   > "Malcolm H"  wrote in message   
   >>>   
   >>> Full of confidence I have gathered a few more for later consumption...   
   >> I've just noticed there are numerous tiny crawling animals (weevils?) on   
   >> the mushrooms just gathered - and I did wash them under running water. Is   
   >> this anything to worry about i.e. are they edible when cooked? ...or   
   >> should I discard the mushrooms??   
   >   
   > I don't know of any problem with the larvae. I've probably eaten thousands   
   > over the years. I just prefer not knowing they're there.   
   >   
      
   Likewise.  The vast majority of wild mushrooms I've eaten were home to   
   some kind of wiggling creature.  It's a little disturbing to see them   
   dancing on the circular dance floor, as I slice a fresh mushroom on a   
   plate.  (And, don't tell your dinner guests about them.)  They cook up   
   fine, and are unnoticeable in the finished dish.   
      
   I don't usually wash my mushrooms.  Instead, use care when picking to   
   avoid getting any dirt in the basket.  Use a knife to cleanly cut the   
   mushroom from the ground, and trim away any dirt or bruises.   
      
      
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