I think the ponzu would help a lot, wood ears aren’t very flavorful. Seems to be more of a textural thing for me. I love this time of year, we are able to get such a wonderful selection of mushrooms! (4 replies, last updated by designerboy01 December 21, 2006)

Now that Heavy Noodling is closed (and has been for quite some time), are there any Chinese places in the greater LA area that has fresh cat ear noodles (貓耳朵), preferably stir-fried? I know Koreans also eat these, but I’m... (22 replies, last updated by AgentWoods November 2, 2009)

Thanks to "hound Agent Woods for the tip on cats ears noodles and other non-Cantonese goodies in Reseda. The post referred to Tampa Garden in Reseda, but it’s really a restaurant with three different names. The exterior... (19 replies, last updated by Galen November 26, 2009)

Folks- I’m planning a kitchen renovation. In addition to the stone counter tops I’ll have through most of the kitchen (likely soapstone, maybe granite) I’d like to make the island top out of wood. Not butcher... (62 replies, last updated by gramercyfoodie June 6, 2008)

Been playing with the new oven. Problems seem to be: We fill the oven with good wood.. red gum.. burns long and gives great coals (internal measurements of the oven are 1.7meters in diameter). We get a really REALLY good fire going (5 replies, last updated by dragonfare July 5, 2007)

with chorizo, roasted potatoes and corn sweetbreads, creamed spinach, capers, hen of the woods foie gras, biscuit, maple sausage gravy Everything was memorable but pig ear (shredded, tasty and crisp) with a lime juice and chili... (4 replies, last updated by exilekiss September 21, 2009)

I’m very lucky to have a hubby who is a handy builder. We’re putting a 9 foot island in our kitchen, and I requested he make a 3 to 3 1/2 foot section out of wood (the rest is marble), so I can have a built in cutting... (39 replies, last updated by kkowal September 17, 2009)

pepper. Then add in the veggies (tofu, wood ear, bamboo, etc) and right before you serve, you can stir in some egg. I live in the Hollywood area too, and this is my only solution when I’m craving some hot& sour and... (5 replies, last updated by Jennifer W January 5, 2001)

Cloud ear, Wood ear, and Tree ear are all ‘slippery’ mushrooms that can be used in Hot & Sour soup. Buy the dry varieties and rehydrate them before incorporating them in your soup(s). I’ve seen these mushrooms... (3 replies, last updated by Humbucker December 11, 2007)

Can also be called Wood's Ear mushrooms. Available at any asian market and most better groceries. (12 replies, last updated by Pei January 18, 2007)

You don’t see as much local mushrooms as you’d hope, huh? Sienna Farms at the Copley Square Market (Tuesdays and Friday) usually has wild mushrooms—chanterelles and wood ears—as well as shiitakes cultivated... (1 reply, last updated by rlove September 8, 2009)

was a total disappointment) the cabbage with black trumpet mushrooms (are they the same as chinese wood ear?) was very asian tasting. there were also small transverse slices of green grapes that was an interesting touch. and the... (1 reply, last updated by cookgirl March 13, 2006)

Where can I find good Chinese dumplings in Scarborough? The big ones in soup with pork, chives and a kind of shredded fungus (wood ears?)? The ones at the dimsum places are usually small and have plenty of pasta around them. (1 reply, last updated by loo December 13, 2004)

Jew’s ear is also known as judas' ear, wood ear or kikurage. It’s supposed to be good for your immune system. Order that plus the Chinese angelica with mutton (angelica is good for the blood), and you should be able... (2 replies, last updated by coastcat March 16, 2005)

Or, more to the point, how LONG will reconstituted dried mushrooms, specifically Chinese varieties, keep? I went a little overboard soaking some wood ear and black fungus for some moo shu tonight, and I want to know how soon... (1 reply, last updated by Cheese Boy June 21, 2007)