From: riburr@shentel.net   
      
   Steve Peek wrote:   
   >   
   > Looks delicious! Apparently the flavor of wood ear in the SE USA is   
   > very variable. Unfortunately, in my area they are like chewing rubber   
   > bands. It may be that there are several undescribed species.   
   >   
      
   Yeah, I've never been impressed by the taste (or lack) of wood ear.   
   But, I find the chewy texture interesting.  I was surprised how well   
   they soaked up the marinade, which resulted in something really delicious.   
      
   Wood ear slices in marinade:   
   https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5580/14206066274_78679ae022_c.jpg   
      
   Here's marinaded wood ear on cheese-covered toast from this morning:   
   https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5573/14019523158_91936b03a1_c.jpg   
      
      
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