The Prince of Mushrooms

by Anne_Wolfe

Summary:

In the Undying Lands, the hobbits introduce Finrod to a new food. Written for the second B2MEM 2024 Drabble Race, for the prompt "edible mushrooms".

“Ai!” said Finrod. “You need not eat orc-food here, my friends — let me bring you something else!”

“Orc-food!” said Sam, indignant. “After I brought the very best shoots all the way over the sea! Elf or no, you’ve got much to learn about food yet.”

“Sit down, sit down,” said Bilbo. “This one ought to suit your tastes.” He held out a broad, flat mushroom the size of a splayed hand.

Finrod gingerly took a bite. “It’s good,” he said, surprised. “What is its name?”

“The prince of mushrooms,” said Frodo, who had been laughing to himself the whole time.

Notes:

The mushroom described is inspired by Agaricus augustus.

Series this work belongs to:

• Part 11 of B2MEM Drabble Race - Escape from Eryn Vorn