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Hen of the Woods Mushroom

February 23, 2023 rpolipnick Foraging, Wild Edible Mushrooms

The Hen of the Woods mushroom (Grifola frondosa) is a highly sought-after edible mushroom known for its meaty texture and rich, earthy flavor. With its unique appearance and numerous health benefits, it’s no surprise that it has gained popularity among foragers and gourmet chefs alike. Hen of the Woods mushrooms typically grow in clusters on the base of hardwood trees, especially oak, during the late summer and early fall. They have a frilly, cauliflower-like appearance and can be prepared in a variety of ways, from grilling to sautéing. When foraging, it’s important to be aware of potential look-alikes and only consume mushrooms that have been positively identified by an expert.

Chanterelle Mushrooms

February 16, 2023 rpolipnick Foraging, Wild Edible Mushrooms

Chanterelle mushrooms are a popular and highly prized edible mushroom. Learn how to find, identify, prepare, and store these unique mushrooms for a delicious and safe culinary experience. Discover the rich history of Chanterelles, including their traditional medicinal uses, and avoid look-alike mushrooms with our tips and recommendations.

Edible Plants and Mushroom Foraging Resources

August 20, 2022 rpolipnick Foraging, Wild Edible Mushrooms, Wild Edible Plants

When foraging edible plants and edible mushrooms the first time the vast number of them can be overwhelming. As I have mentioned before, the best way to get started is to pick a select few that you feel comfortable identifying and begin there. As you search for those edible plants and/or mushrooms be sure to photograph other discoveries that you make and try to identify them later using the web and your resources. Similar to what you forage you should start out with one or two good field guides to use for identification. As you forage more you will inevitably pick up more and more resources. Often, I am asked what books and field guides I use when identifying wild[…]

Beginning to forage for wild Edible mushrooms and plants

August 18, 2022 rpolipnick Foraging, Wild Edible Mushrooms, Wild Edible Plants

You must love the outdoors, or at least want to love the outdoors to be a forager. It is sometimes referred to as quiet hunting. You can spend hours in the woods walking miles and come home empty handed. Or, sometimes, you will be in the right place at the right time and stumble on to the motherload. However, if you expect the latter each time you will be frustrated, disappointed, and it will bring an end to your foraging journey. Foraging is about so much more than finding wild edible plants and mushrooms. It is about reconnecting with nature in a way that was always intended. There is simple soothing and even healing benefits to slowly searching through the[…]