When Is Mushroom Foraging Season? There is no beginning or end to mushroom foraging. The vastness of the mushroom kingdom means that species are growing all year-round. The majority grow in spring, summer and fall, but there are still types out there growing in the middle of winter. To know when to forage, you need … Read more
Some types of mushrooms are poisonous to dogs and other pets. However, not all are. If your dog ate a mushroom and you are worried it is toxic, call your local veterinarian or the pet poison helpline immediately. Some mushrooms kill rapidly while others make a dog sick for days before becoming fatal. Luckily, the … Read more
How To Tell If a Mushroom is Poisonous The number one mushroom-related question asked online is if a specific mushroom is poisonous. Often these inquiries are accompanied by a single picture or vague description. While the question is genuine and serious, the answer is too complicated to expect a reliable response from online experts. The … Read more
How Much Money Can I Make Mushroom Foraging? Making money mushroom foraging may seem like a quick way to earn some extra cash, but it is far from that. Sure, the mushrooms are free in the woods for the taking, which makes it look like a foolproof endeavor. However, you’ve got to find those … Read more
The Reasons Morel Mushrooms Are So Expensive If you’ve ever seen fresh morels for sale, you probably experienced a little sticker shock. These culinary gems are expensive. Fresh, dried, or flash-frozen, they’re all pricey. On menus at restaurants, at farmer’s markets, and through online suppliers, there is never a cheap morel mushroom. You may … Read more
I Ate a Poisonous Mushroom! Now What? Go to the hospital or call poison control. Immediately. Bring the mushroom with you, if you can. Some toxic mushrooms wreak havoc quickly; others take 2-3 days for symptoms to set in. Some Cortinarius types take three weeks for symptoms to show, and by then it’s … Read more
When Do Chanterelles Grow? These golden beauties are widely sought around the world. Chanterelles are a top find of foragers and popular with chefs. So far, chanterelles are not able to be commercially cultivated, so if you want them, you need to forage or buy them. Being that they’re one of the five most expensive … Read more
The Strange Tale of the Enoki Enoki, also know as Enokitake (Flammulina velutipes), mushrooms are trending in culinary circles for many reasons. They are delicious, cute, and, thankfully, becoming more widely available. The long straw-like pure white stalks with teensy button tops add fun and flair to a dish. Like many mushrooms, enoki … Read more
Why Are Chanterelles Expensive? These sweet apricot-scented mushrooms are a favorite of chefs and foragers around the world. Their unique flavor and meaty texture are highly valued and grace some of the finest tables. Chanterelles are also one of the top 5 most expensive mushrooms in the United States. Their golden color demands golden pricing, … Read more
Identification is a key and critical part of mushroom foraging. And there’s a lot to it. Mother Nature does not skimp on types, colors, sizes, and shapes of mushrooms! Fungi are, in fact, their own kingdom. It is vast, yet identification must be done before any consumption. It is not as simple as the beginner … Read more