528206 Wed Jun 11 16:17:34 -0700 2008 1 1 San Francisco Bay Area 0 3771855 I sited these at the Civic Center Farmer's Market today: http://www.chezpei.com/uploaded_images/DSCN8472-761692.JPG There was only one basket left ($3) and the lady said they are rare because they are hard to grow. Apparently they originate from Malaysia, and have a flavor similar to the normal gray oyster mushrooms, but more pungent. I'm looking forward to eating them, but I am already enjoying the stinky mushroom smell--ok, some might liken it to the smell of a wet dog, but you mushroom lovers know what I mean. Are these more common than I know? I have never seen these before in my life, much less been served them in a restaurant. Perhaps other hounds know more about Bay Area availability of these beautiful pink mushrooms? Wed Jun 11 16:17:34 -0700 2008 11577 Pei 1 3775973 Pretty picture. I think they are the same mushrooms I bought at Far West Fungi at Ferry Plaza last summer. The color fades a little when fried. I should ask next time if there is a way to preserve the color. Thu Jun 12 18:38:03 -0700 2008 3771855 10264 rworange