Fall mushroom hunting is not walking through the woods carefully scanning the forest floor in search of small mushrooms. It is a search for big wood-eating fungus: Chickens, Hens, and Cauliflowers. The most beautiful of these fall delicacies is probably the Chicken of the Woods, Laetiporus s. (also referred to as Sulphur Shelf). They are usually... Continue Reading →
Cauliflower Mushrooms, Sparassis, are beautiful, unique and easily identified wild mushrooms. From a distance they look a bit like cauliflower, hence the name. But, they could also be likened to brains, coral or clumps of ruffled egg noodles . The later of which is by far the more delicious sounding comparison. So, let's choose to think of... Continue Reading →
Chanterelle season in Alabama is hot, sticky and full of deadly creatures. How do you know when to search for chanterelles in the South? When the daytime temperatures are in the 90s, it storms almost every day, and the humidity is so high you feel like you are in a steam room when you walk... Continue Reading →
Foraging for wild foods is a way to be more connected with our beautiful planet and the source of our foods. It is probably fair to say that most foragers are health-conscious, organic-minded and somewhat "crunchy." I definitely am. I buy organic whenever possible, stock our freezer with wild game or locally grown meat and... Continue Reading →
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