Pickled wild mushrooms

Wild mushrooms come in a huge range of varieties, and they can be quite seasonal. To make this pickle really interesting, however, get a selection of at least three different types available at the time. Make sure there are no twigs or insects among them, and gentle brushing with a dry pastry brush will help dislodge the grit that invariably clings to wild foods. If the mushrooms are very dirty, then you can wash them as a last resort, but handle them gently and drain them as quickly and pa