It’s a puffball time of year

Traveling by bike allows us to see all kinds of interesting things….

You might see something in the woods along the road that looks like a softball. But that is actually a puffball mushroom! (#1)

You might spy on your very own road, another puffball, hiding in plain sight (#2).

This one’s pretty big.. (Note puffball #1 in the back of Ron’s jersey.)

Biggest so far was also spotted along our roadside. (#3) This one is over six pounds!
I also eyed two more, but they are on a neighbor’s property.. hmmm.
(Looks like our apples are ready for picking…)

Slicing open the small one, it’s looks just like a ball of mozzarella..!
FYI: the distinguishing feature of all puffballs is that they do not have an open cap with spore-bearing gills.

This big one is a monster, but look at that consistent white “meat” inside…

Coated with egg + cracker crumbs, now we’re frying ’em up in a pan with butter and olive oil…

Delectable!