interesting thanks for the info, had not heard anything about them before nor seen them.
I don't know if you guys have it there, but there is a black fungus that grows on the silk of sweetcorn (maize). Now I've seen it growing and it looks absolutely hideous, but it is supposed to be a delicacy in south American dishes, and is rated really highly in fine cuisine. Makes me wonder though how COULD it taste good? :sick: But I'd try it if it was prepared properly!