Fresh Morels for Daniel!
Daniel Miller gets the morels!
The random number generator selected comment number 155, so it looks like 2lbs of fresh morel mushrooms are flying down to north central Texas to make Daniel, some local ranchers, a county commissioner, and a local restaurant owner very happy indeed. Major kudos to Daniel for offering to share the wealth…we’re not sure we’d be able to be so generous. (Daniel, if you open the box and decide you just can’t part with them, it’s ok…your dark (earthy, delicious) secret is safe with us).
Thanks to everyone who commented!
Mmmm…. I would probably cook them gently in butter and share with my father who is a mushroom lover.
June 14th, 2010 at 4:26 pmI’m following you on twitter (@racheltayse)
June 14th, 2010 at 4:27 pmI think I’d like to try them in a butter/wine sauce over chicken…or maybe in a pilaf with chilies and dried cranberries.
June 14th, 2010 at 4:49 pmI am following you on twitter (@frugalantics)
June 14th, 2010 at 4:50 pmMorels stuffed with cream cheese and chives for starters. Then morel and barley pilaf. Now if someone can share a dessert morel I would try that too.
June 14th, 2010 at 7:14 pmI’ve never had morels – but I can’t help thinking they’d work nicely sauteed on top of a perfectly grilled ribeye steak? Or perhaps in a creamy sauce over a morel-stuffed omelette?
(Also, I don’t do Twitter OR Facebook, but I do still “like” you.)
June 15th, 2010 at 4:45 amOoh, I’d have them just in time to take them to our beach house! I’m thinking they would become part of a quiche for brunch!
June 15th, 2010 at 6:40 amIf I won I would make soup…Mmmmm love mushroom soup! Thanks
June 15th, 2010 at 9:23 amI am a facebook fan- thanks for the offer to win!
June 15th, 2010 at 9:23 amWould stuff them with MD crabmeat and herbed goat cheese, dip em in tempura batter and fry…
June 15th, 2010 at 9:28 amI would make my 5 year old the happiest boy in the world. Our did not do well this year due to the floods. I follow on twiitter and fanned the facebook page.
June 15th, 2010 at 9:29 ami would slow roast some for an omelet perhaps.. another batch i would pickle, another batch i would stuff with raw sausage and roast for pasta.. there are many things i would do because 2 lbs is a lot of morels for personal use.
June 15th, 2010 at 9:45 amI’ve never cooked with morels. So I guess something simple to bring out the taste. Can you grill them? Also something with butter.
June 15th, 2010 at 9:46 am…btw I “like” marx foods on facebook, in my kitchen and in my belly..
June 15th, 2010 at 10:42 amOK, I like your facebook page already.
June 15th, 2010 at 11:09 amIf I won, I would ask my friends at work what do to as I’ve never had a morel before. I’ve also followed you on twitter, I’m s9mcadams. I do have a food blog, I’ve put the address in the email bar.
June 15th, 2010 at 11:22 amhonestly? no idea. I’ve never had morels. *collective gasp* Probably sauté a few in butter first thing to get the flavor.
June 15th, 2010 at 12:44 pmbutter, white wine, mushrooms, shallots. over pasta or mashed potatoes. drooling
And of course I’m following you on twitter already (@mangotomato)
June 15th, 2010 at 2:21 pmfresh pasta. butter. wine.
June 15th, 2010 at 3:27 pmWell first I would dance around the kitchen celebrating my good fortune!
After that I am thinking butter and pasta, maybe some goat cheese…the possibilities are endless.
June 15th, 2010 at 3:44 pmI don’t know if it counts but I have been following you for a while on Twitter
June 15th, 2010 at 3:45 pmAnd I also have “liked” you for some time on Facebook.
June 15th, 2010 at 3:45 pmI would try to recreate an awesome pasta I had at Carnevino in Las Vegas! It was pasta, fresh peas and morel mushrooms. They sauteed the mushrooms in butter, then added everything else to the morel flavored butter!
June 16th, 2010 at 8:48 amI “like” you on Facebook!
June 16th, 2010 at 8:49 amI follow you on Twitter as @LadyRiposter!
June 16th, 2010 at 8:49 amFinally was able to add you guys to Twitter.
June 16th, 2010 at 11:36 amLet’s see, I’d do grilled pizza with morels and roasted garlic, sauteed morels over pasta, and deep fried morels for the BF (he tried to get me to do this with the last morels I got, but I refused). I’m afraid I’m with Kris on the lack of facebooking and twittering, but I too “like” Marx Foods.
June 16th, 2010 at 12:45 pmIf I won, I’d flail my arms in the air. Not sure what I’d do with the mushrooms, but I’d totally flail my arms and be all excited.
June 16th, 2010 at 1:10 pmIf I won I’d find a great ravioli recipe and do a happy happy dance.
June 16th, 2010 at 3:55 pmFollowing on twitter @brennaboo
June 16th, 2010 at 3:58 pmI’m a big believer that simpler is better when it comes to fresh mushrooms like morels. So, I’d probably just saute them with garlic, butter and some fresh thyme, and serve it with fresh linguine from one of the local Italian pasta companies. Yum!
June 16th, 2010 at 3:58 pmFB fan – Brenna Chavez.
June 16th, 2010 at 3:58 pmFirst dish I would make would be to dust them with flour and saute them in butter and enjoy them with a green salad.
June 16th, 2010 at 4:09 pmAlready following you on twitter (@hrbeck).
June 16th, 2010 at 4:10 pmI like you on FB as Hannah Beck.
June 16th, 2010 at 4:10 pmsimply sauteed in butter, salt and pepper…
June 16th, 2010 at 4:16 pmAnd now I am liking you on Facebook….
June 16th, 2010 at 4:19 pmI would call my sister and invite her over to my house to enjoy this fabulous treat.
June 16th, 2010 at 4:24 pmIt will be my first gateway to fresh morel mushrooms. I would find the simplest recipes to bring out the fresh earthy flavor. Some butter, and herbs with the morels?
June 16th, 2010 at 4:27 pmMushroom risotto is what I would make.
June 16th, 2010 at 4:36 pmShare with my family. Saute with butter and salt and enjoy!!
June 16th, 2010 at 4:43 pmI’d make a nice ravioli filling with them and some mascarpone cheese
June 16th, 2010 at 4:56 pmI’m following on twitter
June 16th, 2010 at 4:56 pmI’d cook up some pappardelle with wild mushrooms and serve it with a wild boar or pork belly protein.
June 16th, 2010 at 5:00 pmAnd I’m following you on Twitter!
June 16th, 2010 at 5:01 pmAnd I’ve friended you on Facebook!
June 16th, 2010 at 5:01 pmdidn’t get ANY this year, would love some!
June 16th, 2010 at 5:04 pmyum, sauted in butter to enjoy the subtle flavor………
June 16th, 2010 at 5:05 pmwould love to partake!
June 16th, 2010 at 5:06 pmThese go in risotto, of course!
June 16th, 2010 at 5:20 pmIf I win, I’m going to make something with greens and gluten-free pasta or use them in a cream sauce over grass-fed steak…
June 16th, 2010 at 5:27 pmI am now following you on twitter!
June 16th, 2010 at 5:27 pmAnd I’ve “liked” you on facebook!
June 16th, 2010 at 5:28 pmFacebook “like” is done
June 16th, 2010 at 5:52 pmI haven’t tried morels, but I love mushrooms. I love all vegetables and finding new ways to use them. I can’t imagine all the tasty ways to use morels! One of the first things I would try is using them in the freshest way possible, maybe a quick saute, if possible.
June 16th, 2010 at 5:53 pmI recently saw a recipe for morels stuffed with a fava bean puree, I’d like to try that!
June 16th, 2010 at 6:07 pmIf I won, I would try the Savory Rhubarb Morel tart from Marxfood Site –> http://www.marxfoods.com/-/Morel-Mushroom-Recipes#recipe1
June 16th, 2010 at 6:09 pmFollowing Twitter Feed as Coollassie4u.
June 16th, 2010 at 6:09 pm“Like” Marxfoods in facebook!
June 16th, 2010 at 6:10 pmwould love to try with buffalo and make some tasty burgers.
June 16th, 2010 at 6:22 pmI follow on Twitter!
June 16th, 2010 at 6:40 pmAnd I like on FB
June 16th, 2010 at 6:40 pmI’d sautee them in butter and serve with a nice cut of steak
June 16th, 2010 at 6:54 pmI am following you on Twitter (@KitchAdventures)
June 16th, 2010 at 6:55 pmI “like” you on Facebook
June 16th, 2010 at 6:55 pmI would so love some of these. I can’t find any around where I live now and used to eat them (devoured them) in Illinois!
June 16th, 2010 at 7:13 pmOh please pick me for these mushrooms!!!! I love them.
June 16th, 2010 at 7:15 pmThis would be great! Please pick me! I love them sauteed in butter!
June 16th, 2010 at 7:16 pmI would think I’d died and gone to heaven. After recovering, I’d dry some, and saute some in butter, and use some to make a sauce for steak or in risotto.
June 16th, 2010 at 7:29 pmI’d love to put them into an omelette!
June 16th, 2010 at 7:49 pmI would search for recipes to become familiar with the best way to enjoy these lovely Morels then I’d alter and adjust or combine my favorite parts of a couple of recipes to come up with my own spin.
I’ve never had the pleasure of actually eating Morels let alone cooking with them and would love to have the chance!
June 16th, 2010 at 7:51 pmI “like” you on Facebook (also added you as a favorite on my own blogs fan page)
June 16th, 2010 at 7:55 pmI’m following you on Twitter. My twitter name is ImStuffed
June 16th, 2010 at 7:57 pmI want to make morrel risotto!! Now, you have had me dreaming about it, I do hope I win!!!
June 16th, 2010 at 8:03 pmI am following you on Twitter. Handle – @ashafsk
June 16th, 2010 at 8:03 pmI would like to use the simplest way to taste the fresh earthy morel. Maybe some butter and herbs will do the trick?
June 16th, 2010 at 10:41 pmI’m now liking Marx Food at FB
June 16th, 2010 at 10:44 pmI would like to taste the fresh, natural flavors of morel mushrooms. Maybe with some butter and herbs to do the trick?
June 16th, 2010 at 10:45 pmi’d cook them in butter, maybe with a little rosemary and a touch of garlic, and stir in some pasta. something super simple.
June 17th, 2010 at 4:43 ami follow you on twitter @ellen1214
June 17th, 2010 at 4:44 amFry ‘em up in a pan! And maybe ‘forget’ to share!
June 17th, 2010 at 5:06 amI’d probably start making up songs about morels to the tune of hair metal ballads, and singing them to my husband who would likely chime in with sweet harmonies. Then I’d invite some friends over and we’d feast.
To the tune of Heaven by Warrant:
Heaven isn’t too far away.
Closer to it everyday.
Eating morels and feeling no pai-ai-ain.
Heaven isn’t too far away!
To the tune of Patience by Guns N Roses
Won’t shed a tear for eating you
June 17th, 2010 at 5:32 amI’m still alright to smile
I think about morels now everyday-ay-ay
I would lightly sauté in butter some onions, garlic and then add the morels and place this mixture on top of a crostini.
June 17th, 2010 at 5:40 amI’d figure out ways to eat them, of course deliciously; probably with some chicken.
June 17th, 2010 at 6:14 amYummy…morels! I would probably add them to an omelet and make a pizza with white sauce and morels.The options are endless.
June 17th, 2010 at 6:18 amI “like” Marx Foods on Facebook.
June 17th, 2010 at 6:19 amI’m following you on twitter (@GoddessFoodie)
June 17th, 2010 at 6:28 amI’m still wanting to just sauté some morels in butter and eat them with homemade pasta…simple and luxurious!
June 17th, 2010 at 6:55 amI’m now following your Tweets (@girlichef) !!!
June 17th, 2010 at 6:56 amI “like” Marx Foods on Facebook (Heather Dar Schmitt-Gonzalez)!! =)
June 17th, 2010 at 6:58 amThere’s a great Barefoot Contessa recipe for Chicken and Morels. I made it once before and it was AMAZING! I would love to do it again!
June 17th, 2010 at 7:29 amI have never had morels…so I’d keep it simple, cook them gently in butter and put them on a nice grass fed strip streak or in an organic free range egg omelet, yum! Great giveaway, thanks.
June 17th, 2010 at 8:27 amMy roomie and I recently made an awesome mushroom hot pot; these, shiitake, enoki and maybe wood ear would make an awesome one.
Also, following on Twitter (ilphuce).
June 17th, 2010 at 8:30 amThis would be my first time trying Morels, so I would probably sauté them in butter.
June 17th, 2010 at 8:57 amI would make so many things with these morels, but I would have to start with something blue cheese related
June 17th, 2010 at 8:57 amI follow you on Twitter (@cafecyan)
June 17th, 2010 at 8:58 am…and I like you on Facebook!
June 17th, 2010 at 8:58 amI started following you on Twitter (@ryangrobe)…get me those Morels!
June 17th, 2010 at 8:58 amI “liked” your facebook page…again…get me those Morels!!!
June 17th, 2010 at 8:59 amI liked you on facebook!
June 17th, 2010 at 9:24 amI’ve got a lot of wild rice here! I need me some morels to make it perfect!
I’d love the chance to win! Thanks!
June 17th, 2010 at 9:25 amSaute the delightful little nuggets in flour and butter and look for some other creative indulgences…maybe stuff with a scallop mousse like they did at Zengo?
June 17th, 2010 at 10:30 amI followed you on Twitter…
June 17th, 2010 at 10:33 am(@abmakulec)…and liked you on Facebook. Thanks!
June 17th, 2010 at 10:33 amI am a food blogger, and would you believe that I’ve never had the opportunity to cook with morels?
June 17th, 2010 at 10:54 amBut I’m thinking stir-fry, sauces, eggs… Mmmm!
I’m following you on Twitter, too!
June 17th, 2010 at 10:57 amOoh, I love love love morel mushrooms. Wow, two pounds is a lot. I would definitely use some to make into a pasta. Maybe I would also try making a fragrant mushroom soup!
June 17th, 2010 at 11:14 amFollowing you on twitter now! (@tinyurbankitchn)
June 17th, 2010 at 11:15 amIf I won 2 pounds of morels I would make necklace out of them and drape them over my pee pee. Because I’m a very morel kind of guy.
June 17th, 2010 at 11:52 amI am a very morel guy. But I could always use some more.
June 17th, 2010 at 12:08 pmI could always use some more morels.
June 17th, 2010 at 12:10 pmI’d make either a delicious mushroom risotto or a sauteed mushroom crepe cake!
June 17th, 2010 at 12:11 pmI will make a delicious morel risotto.
June 17th, 2010 at 12:12 pmI have always wanted to try fresh morels but could never afford them so I would search for the best sounding recipe I could find.
June 17th, 2010 at 12:34 pmI will be following your twitter feed.
June 17th, 2010 at 12:37 pmYour Facebook page is very interesting and I will be keeping in touch, especially if you send me those morels!!
June 17th, 2010 at 12:40 pmI would leave prepare them as simply as possible: butter and salt, perhaps served over crusty bread or with pasta. Nothing else.
June 17th, 2010 at 1:01 pmfollowing on twitter (@notderbypie)
June 17th, 2010 at 1:02 pm…and liked on facebook. thanks y’all!
June 17th, 2010 at 1:02 pmIf I won, I would jump up and down, and then go buy butter. Lots of butter.
June 17th, 2010 at 1:24 pmsaute them with a little fresh oregano and parsley, fold them into a hollandaise and pour it over a filet of roasted halibut served over some roasted asparagus (inspired by jean georges’ asparagus dish)
June 17th, 2010 at 3:14 pmi “like” you on facebook, but im not on twitter…
June 17th, 2010 at 3:23 pmIf I won I’d make risotto! That’s my answer to every mushroom -related giveaway.
June 17th, 2010 at 4:50 pmi have never had the opportunity to eat fresh morels before so if i won i would start by doing some “surfing” to look for a great recipe. maybe cooked in some butter and put over rice w/ some parm cheese added….
June 17th, 2010 at 7:21 pmIt would be a dream come true to win these morels. My husband loves to cook for me and for 40 years he has told me about the morels he used to go find as a child. He raves about them and has always hoped I could try them someday. June 24th is our 40th wedding anniversary and what a great gift it would be for both of us to win these mushrooms for an anniversary dinner.
June 18th, 2010 at 12:00 amI left a comment and follow you on Facebook
June 18th, 2010 at 12:06 amI followed marxfoods on twitter.
June 18th, 2010 at 12:28 amI’m not sure what I’d do with two pounds of morels… but I’d love the opportunity to find out!
June 18th, 2010 at 6:20 amI liked you on Facebook!
June 18th, 2010 at 6:21 amI’m following you on Twitter too. =)
June 18th, 2010 at 6:22 amMatt: I will tell you that I would have a Morel party and invite all my “amigos” to enjoy the feast. Then I would post on my blog and share my recipes with my blog pals. Yeah! I want Morels.
June 18th, 2010 at 6:22 amWith two pounds of fresh morels I’d have a morel feast! I’d make several different dishes and invite friends to a morel tasting party where they can vote on their favorite dish.
June 18th, 2010 at 9:03 amI’d make a creamy morel ragout with shallots, garlic and thyme and serve it with some crusty bread for dunking. Yum!
I’m following you on facebook and twitter
June 18th, 2010 at 9:05 amfollowing you on twitter!
June 18th, 2010 at 9:07 amfollowing you on facebook!
June 18th, 2010 at 9:08 amI have twitted and facebooked….Give me some of those Morels!
June 18th, 2010 at 11:07 amI am following you on Twitter!
June 18th, 2010 at 12:58 pmI recently had these crostini with morels in a cream sauce at a restaurants. I’d love to recreate this dish if I won!
June 18th, 2010 at 12:59 pmI am a fan on facebook AND your page is one of my page’s favorites, because I like you all THAT much!
June 18th, 2010 at 12:59 pmUmm, I would definitely have an amazing mushroom party for me, my dad, and my boyfriend. We are the only people in my family who like mushrooms!
June 18th, 2010 at 12:59 pmIf I won, first I would jump for joy, and then prepare something hobbit-inspired, or perhaps those lovely cheese stuffed fried mushrooms (although I would probably just sautee in butter) from your site!
June 18th, 2010 at 1:00 pmI would like to make lemon morel risotto!
June 18th, 2010 at 1:07 pmI’ve never had morel’s – Im very excited to try!
I would probably make a morel/asparagus/ricotta sauce to go over pasta – as that sounds so tasty!
June 18th, 2010 at 1:09 pmFollowing on Twitter now.
June 18th, 2010 at 1:21 pmIf I won, I would make morel soup, or possible a nice stuffing for a guinea fowl. mmmmm…. stuffing
June 18th, 2010 at 2:35 pmi think the morel mushrooms would be delectable cooked down into a risotto with pilaf, stock and cream with a touch of maybe thyme or rosemary!
June 18th, 2010 at 2:59 pmAlso now following on Facebook
June 18th, 2010 at 3:19 pmWhat would I do if I won? Shout “Yippee” while I dance around the house flailing myself about in a fashion not fit for public viewing is what! I haven’t had morels since I picked them in the woods as a kid. Once I got them, I’d cook ‘em up just like Gramma did; butter, salt, and pepper in a saute pan. By themselves, with pasta, or with well-cooked rice they would be absolutely divine.
June 18th, 2010 at 3:26 pmMy parents used to cook them in butter until they melted in your mouth. I can’t imagine I’d cook them any other way.
June 18th, 2010 at 4:27 pmMorels deserve butter. Lots of butter. My local “patch” was recently turned from a empty lot into a building. I miss them.
June 18th, 2010 at 6:33 pmI LOVE MUSHROOMS. I have tried many kinds, and use them every other week. But I hve never tried Morels. I am so looking forward to trying them. Mushrooms are such a healthy choice.
I TWEETED, AND LIKED ON FACEBOOK< but I'd teally like to start cooking MORELS.
June 19th, 2010 at 5:43 amOOPS! I forgot to tell you what I’d make… definitely Beefy Mushroom Soup, Grilled Mushroom & Onion Crossants, Rib Eye smothered in Morels. Chunky Mushroom Sauce for pasta & pizza. 2# wow that’s enough for several great dishes. The best is sauted with just a little butter and garlic, and pop them one by one. YUM!
June 19th, 2010 at 5:48 amI would eat the morels asap. Sauteed w/scrambled eggs, and everything else. I’d have to share w/my family. My dad is from Northern Michigan so that is how we know morels. Thank you.
June 19th, 2010 at 6:27 amIf I would be lucky enough to win these lovely gems I would simply saute them in butter and serve them with a juicy grilled steak and invite my foodie friends. Then I’d blog all about it!
June 19th, 2010 at 6:55 amI Liked you on Facebook
June 19th, 2010 at 6:58 amI’d make fettuccine alfredo with morels.
June 19th, 2010 at 7:25 amIf I win, pronounced locally here in north central texas as ‘wee-in’, I would make fried gourmet Comanche county black angus sauted beef strips with sauce with morels and share them with local rancher friends the Tullys and the Evans and share with the local county commissioner who was bragging on his calf fries when I spoke with him the day before yesterday, and I’d invite VW who owns the Agave restaurant and see if I couldn’t get his wife, Mrs. Stephens, who caters, to help cook!
dlm
June 19th, 2010 at 3:18 pmI used to pick these when I was young. I have told my wife about how good they are for 40 years. I would love to cook her some for our 40th anniversary dinner. What a great thing it would be to win.
June 19th, 2010 at 3:57 pmI follow you on twitter now
June 19th, 2010 at 4:00 pmI follow marxfoods on Twitter.
June 19th, 2010 at 4:04 pmI like marxfoods on Facebook.
June 19th, 2010 at 4:30 pmI’d probably make mushroom risotto with half of it, and a new recipe with the other half. I love morels!
June 19th, 2010 at 6:53 pmI’d make a mushroom risotto with it.
June 19th, 2010 at 8:35 pmI would simply saute the morels in butter!
June 20th, 2010 at 11:11 amjust followed you on twitter (@highlowfooddnk)
June 20th, 2010 at 11:12 amI posted your badge to my blog.
June 20th, 2010 at 2:42 pmWow, what a great giveaway! If I won these, I would try the recipe I just read at “Chez What?” and invite my friends over for a decadent treat.
June 20th, 2010 at 4:22 pmMy Dad tells me these are the greatest. I have wanted to try them for a long time and would love to fix them for the family. I hear they are great dusted with flour and browned in butter.
June 20th, 2010 at 5:03 pmI like these on Facebook.
June 20th, 2010 at 5:06 pmI follow marxfoods on Twitter now.
June 20th, 2010 at 5:20 pmVery simple. I’d sauté them in butter, add a little salt and pepper and enjoy!
June 20th, 2010 at 7:13 pmMorel sauce over a great steak is still my favorite way to serve them.
June 21st, 2010 at 5:54 amI have never tried morels, only read about them. So I will probably do some research on how to cook them and pick a method that will allow me to taste the mushroom and share with my husband….on a second thought, maybe I won’t share
June 21st, 2010 at 8:37 amI would lightly coat the morels along with some sliced green tomatos with flour, salt & pepper and fry them in butter…
June 21st, 2010 at 9:11 am