Cooks & Co began back in 2003, as a team of specialist food importers with over 65 years experience.  They’re constantly on the lookout for interesting new foods, and with what they have already got to offer, there is no doubt they care about their food.

The essence of Cooks & Co is to offer food lovers interesting, inspired and authentic ingredients from all over the place the world.  They’re proud of the unique ingredients that they offer, sourced from reliable, committed and innovative suppliers.

Selected with greatest care and rich in minerals, these Dried Porcini Mushrooms will add a unique flavour and aroma to all of your meat, fish and vegetable dishes.  To re-hydrate, soack the mushrooms in boiling water for 20 minutes.  Drain, rinse and dry the mushrooms and enjoy them in your favourite recipe.

Italian chef and restaurateur Antonio Carluccio has described the Porcini as representing “the wild mushroom par excellence”, and hails it as the most rewarding of all fungi in the kitchen for its taste and versatility.

It is well suited to drying — its flavour intensifies, is easily reconstituted, and its resulting texture is pleasant.  The addition of a couple of pieces of dried porcino can significantly add to flavour, and They’re a major ingredient of the pasta sauce referred to as carrettiere.  The drying process is known to induce the formation of quite a lot of volatile substances that contribute to the mushroom’s aroma.  

Packed In France’ and also ‘Product of China and Europe
These mushrooms have the entire strong flavours you would expect from porcini mushrooms and are simple to use.
Simply rehydrate and add to meat, fish and vegetable dishes.