{"title":"Morels","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMorchella\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMorels are one of the most coveted wild mushrooms in existence. The distinctive honeycomb-like caps and hollow stems are unmistakable, and the flavour is intensely earthy and complex with nutty undertones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMorels excel in cream sauces, risottos, and as an elegant accompaniment to veal, poultry and fish. Their honeycomb structure can trap dirt, so clean carefully with a brush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTheir arrival each spring is one of the most eagerly anticipated moments in the culinary calendar. We carry fresh morels in season and extra-quality dried morels year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSeason\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMarch to May. Sourced through specialist European foragers, hand-graded at our UK facility, and dispatched same-day on orders placed before 2pm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHow To Use Morels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMorels need a fat base to carry the flavour — butter, cream or olive oil. The classic French preparation pairs them with veal in a cream sauce; equally good folded through risotto, alongside roast chicken, or with asparagus and a soft poached egg in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eClean carefully with a dry brush, working into the honeycomb where dirt collects. Halve lengthways before cooking — this exposes the hollow centre, which can hide grit, and lets the cream or pan juices penetrate properly. Never eat morels raw; they need to be cooked through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDried Morels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhen fresh morels aren't in season, dried morels deliver intense, concentrated flavour year-round. Rehydrate in warm water for 20 to 30 minutes, then squeeze dry — and keep the soaking liquid, strained, to add to the dish. It carries much of the flavour and shouldn't be discarded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWrap fresh morels loosely in kitchen paper inside a paper bag or open container. Refrigerate and use within 2 to 3 days of arrival. Dried morels keep indefinitely in a sealed jar away from light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eUK next-working-day delivery on orders placed before 2pm. Complimentary weekday delivery on orders over £225.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dried-morels-extra-quality","title":"Dried Morels — Extra Quality","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eExtra quality dried morels (\u003cem\u003eMorchella\u003c\/em\u003e spp.), wild foraged and graded to include only the prized cap section — stalks are removed before drying for a cleaner, more concentrated product. The drying process intensifies the morel's distinctive character significantly: the earthy depth becomes more pronounced, the nutty undertones sharpen, and the overall flavour is more concentrated than you will get from the fresh equivalent. Many experienced cooks consider dried morels the superior form of the ingredient for exactly this reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThese are sourced from France and available in two sizes — 50g and 125g. Dried morels are a year-round storecupboard alternative to fresh, giving access to the same distinctive flavour outside the spring season when fresh morels are available. They rehydrate well, returning to something close to their original texture — firm, meaty and hollow — and the soaking liquid they produce is an intensely flavoured mushroom stock in its own right. In the kitchen, rehydrated morels work in all the same contexts as fresh: sautéed in foaming butter, stirred through cream sauces, folded into risottos and pasta, or used as the foundation of a rich mushroom jus or soup. Their concentrated flavour means you need less dried material than you would fresh to achieve the same depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried morel mushroom caps (\u003cem\u003eMorchella\u003c\/em\u003e spp.) — wild foraged, stalks removed. 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Keeps well for several months when stored properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50g \/ 125g (two size variants)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PLANTIN","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":55304954216833,"sku":"140005.006","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"125g","offer_id":55304925479297,"sku":"140006.006","price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/0862\/0858\/products\/Extraqualitydriedmorels.jpg?v=1719300706"},{"product_id":"fresh-morels","title":"Fresh Morels","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFresh morels (\u003cem\u003eMorchella\u003c\/em\u003e spp.) are among the most celebrated wild mushrooms in the world. Recognised instantly by their distinctive honeycomb cap and hollow interior, they deliver a deep, earthy flavour with nutty undertones and a satisfying, meaty texture that no cultivated mushroom can replicate. FINE \u0026amp; WILD hand-selects each batch for quality, size and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eUnlike most commercial mushrooms, morels are not farmed. They are wild-foraged — the fruiting bodies of an underground mycelium network that forms complex symbiotic relationships with tree roots. Each spring, experienced harvesters gather them from forests across France, Eastern Europe and Asia, with the sourcing origin shifting as the season progresses from January through to June. This wild provenance is what gives morels their character: no two batches are ever quite the same in appearance, but the flavour is unmistakable. Their culinary range is broad — outstanding simply fried in foaming butter, but equally at home in cream sauces, risottos, pasta dishes, and as a stuffing for more ambitious preparations. Morels have a particular affinity with tarragon, wild garlic, asparagus and rich stocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France \/ Eastern Europe \/ Asia (varies by season)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh morels (\u003cem\u003eMorchella\u003c\/em\u003e spp.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refrigerate immediately on arrival. Store loosely wrapped in kitchen paper inside an open container. Use within 2–3 days. 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It is nothing like a standard sausage: the pork is blended to a smooth, delicate mousse-like texture with milk, eggs, and a subtle spice blend, then studded with morels and finished with brandy. The result is something closer to a savoury custard in a casing than to anything you would call a banger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThese boudin blanc arrive already cooked and simply need gentle reheating before serving. They are delicate — the texture is soft, fine, and light — and the morels add an earthy depth that runs through the sausage in small, concentrated pockets. This is a sausage that belongs on a plate with mashed potato and a simple green salad, or sliced and served as a starter with a glass of white wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFresh. 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