Centre is a province of France, not surprisingly in the centre, around the Loire.

Blackfish. A solitary fish found mainly in the western Mediterranean of Cadíz and near the Azores and Madeira. The flesh is firm and white, as is often the case with deep sea fish, and cooks well by whatever method.

Boletus, cep or porcini mushroom, often used in dried form in stews and stocks.

Pine bolete. A mild tasting, chestnut-capped cep mushroom found under pines.

Slippery Jack mushroom, also known as the sticky bun. Listed as edible but some people do have allergic reactions to it.

Slippery Jack mushroom, also known as the sticky bun. Listed as edible but some people do have allergic reactions to it.