From: riburr@shentel.net   
      
   Paul J. Dudley wrote:   
   >   
   >    I finally got to do said spore print and sure enough the print was   
   >  white/creme colored. As for 'group B', it was too late. They've   
   >  already begun to wilt/melt away. Better luck next year.   
   >   
   >    Just what is meant by a mushrooms 'stipe' ?   
   >   
   The stipe is the stem, or stalk...   
      
   >   I can't wait to try cooking up a few for trial. I do enjoy them as an   
   >   additive to certain dishes, but up til now have always used canned   
   >   'shrooms.  ( ... sigh.. ).   
   >   
      
   When trying a mushroom for the 1st time, I'll usually slice it thin and   
   fry it in a pan with just butter.  Sprinkle some salt on it and eat it   
   on a piece of lightly toasted bread.  Only takes a couple minutes, and   
   you get a true taste of the mushroom.   
      
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