Hey, thanks so much for recommending that book. Its wonderful and I loved seeing all your photos in it.
FYI I took your suggestion and cooked up one of the giant puffballs with very strong asian spices. I was so nervous about eating it but gave it a try and it was really tasty and an interesting texture.
thanks for your help as always. You are a valuable resource to us uneducated mushroom junkies. - liza