Look under the cap
These pictures demonstrate the importance of always looking at (and photographing, if possible) the underside of the cap on a mushroom. From above, these three […]
Foraging
Green Quilted Russula
Russula mushrooms are as common in the summertime as mosquitos, and like many mushroom groups, some in the Russula category are edible and some are […]
Summer Mushrooms
Here is a small assortment of just a few of the incredible varieties of mushrooms that are available during the Summer season. Going clockwise […]
The Apricot Jelly
Jelly Fungi are truly special, having a texture that is absolutely unique and all their own. These mushrooms are gelatinous, soft and wiggly, and a […]
Bicolor Boletes
Bicolors, anybody? This July we found more than ever before!
Black Trumpets
We went out to check one of our favorite patches…and found several pounds of these amazing, smoky-flavored, delectable Black Trumpets!
Monster Chaga
WHOA!!! This weekend, we found the largest Chaga we have ever seen. It weighs almost 18 lbs! The Chaga tradition comes from Russia. We found […]
Winter Mushrooms
Sometimes in January, the mushrooms are still emerging. This edible variety, the Velvet Foot Enoki, has the capacity to freeze, then thaw, and still be […]
The Bounty of the Forest
Today’s haul. All of these are great edibles! Most of these species have gills, which generally have dangerous look-alikes…so remember, these are not for beginners. […]