The magic of mushrooms

From Regency medicine men to the technicolour world of The Beatles, the history of psychedelic mushrooms is richer than we might expect, says Deborah Nicholls-Lee

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Ingredients (Serves 4) ◆ 4 large Portobello mushrooms, stalksremoved ◆ 2tbsp olive oil ◆ 1 small red onion or 3 spring onions,chopped ◆ 1 small courgette, chopped ◆ 2 tomatoes, chopped ◆ 1tbsp chopped

Mushrooms are hard to resist at this time of year, full of rich flavours for food that comforts

Fallen branches and rotting stumps may look forsaken, but deadwood plays an essential role in the woodland