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SE Iowa Morel Mushroom Season

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Real Estate Agent with Urban Acres Real Estate

The value of real estate is Southeast Iowa is unsustainable during the spring time.  WOW! There is nothing better than heading over the hill on a spring afternoon to go pick morel mushrooms on your own property.   My family and I have truly enjoyed the few weeks in April that you can pick the wonderful morsels that nature provides.   We've grown up whistling when we find a mushroom, just a fun way to know who found the biggest patch!  You better watch out though, kids tend to put on their running shoes when they hear those whistles!  A true joy to you can hear the giggling as the kids are picking as fast as they can.  When the gathering is complete it is time to head to the kitchen, because your taste buds are ready to explode.  Especially, when it has been an entire year since you stuffed yourself with breaded mushrooms.

 
Whether you are looking in a small bottom that is hit just right by the sunlight or a thick timbered area that has been sprinkled with rotting cedars, the joy of discovering mother nature is more than rewarding. Here are some common places that you can find mushrooms in Southeast Iowa:
 
  • Sun exposed wooded areas
  • Along rotting trees
  • Fence rows
  • Small sloped hills
 
There are a lot of options when it comes time to prepare your morels.  Some of our favorite ways to eat them are in an omelette with some cheese and freshly diced tomatoes.  Another way, (I would have to argue is the best way) is pan fried.  Dipping them in some egg and milk mix and tossing them in saltine crumbs  will create a very simple breading.  Then to the frying pan!  Butter will get them a nice golden finish and some salt to top them off.  So if I've got your mouth watering and  thoughts running through your head about any opening in your schedule..... I've done my job.  Get out there.......it's a great time to go make memories!  If you don't already have land in Iowa, please go to our website www.landandgame.com and check out our latest listings!

Posted by

Maria White

Associate Broker

Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS®

www.mariasheroes.com
mariashometeam@gmail.com


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