"martin" wrote in message
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On Sun, 24 Aug 2003 07:46:46 +0000 (UTC), "Franz Heymann"
wrote:

There's a very good chance that it's a giant puffball. If you can get
it firmly identified, it is reputed to be one of the most delicious of
all fungi. Lucky you!!

But do check the identification first!!!

I know of nothing with which the giant puff ball can be confused.

a football apparently :-)

Donkeys years ago we used to forage regularly for them in Hayes Common.
They are truly delicious.

I found that without flavouring them, they didn't taste of much.

Our taste-buds must have developed in different directions.
But do remember that like many other delicacies, garlick butter intensifies
the flavour.

Franz