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
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
Items to Pack for a Mushroom Foraging Trip Before dashing into the woods in search of mushrooms, make sure you’re bringing everything you need. Being unprepared leads to find that can’t be foraged, smashed mushrooms, and a frustrated forager. Here’s what you need: A Basket or Bucket The classic woven basket is still the … Read more
Why Mushroom Foraging? The world of mushrooms is vast, wild, and bizarre. Imagine a scavenger hunt in the woods, where the reward is a delicious, wild delicacy. Imagine a sport that ties together intellect with ability, complete with a sprinkling of mystery and unpredictability. Mushroom foraging has it all. If you’ve been looking for a … Read more