If you live in Colorado or are visiting the state, then knowing where to find edible mushrooms can be useful if you are a mushroom enthusiast. Colorado has experienced some higher temperatures in recent years, which does put forests in danger of fires. That being said, while mushrooms in Colorado love both heat and moisture, …
While most of us tend to only be familiar with mushrooms as the delicious pizza topping, there is more to fungus than this. There are plenty of weird and wonderful mushrooms and fungi in the wild. While some of these should not be eaten, they are fascinating to look at. Today, I will look at …
If you are a lover of mushrooms, you are certain to adore morels and want to go out and forage some for yourself. However, these mushrooms are notoriously hard to find, so where do you even begin? It just so happens that morel mushrooms do have some trees that they prefer to grow under, so …
Have you ever wondered where you should go if you are passionate about mushrooms and want to celebrate them? Are there festivals that celebrate mushrooms and fungi as much as you do? Of course, there are, throughout the country, there are so many people who are incredibly passionate about mushrooms and fungi, and since we …
When working with wild mushrooms, foraging, kitchen preparation, and cooking are all equally important aspects of ensuring that you are treating them well, and will get the most out of the mushroom. So, when you bring a wild mushroom home with you, how do you clean them for storage, and for cooking? Let’s talk about …
The yellow morel, also well known as the common morel, is one of the most sought-after fungi there are. While they are also the most common morels, they are much like their rarer counterparts in that their growing season is short. They are very dependent on the weather as well! There are five types of …
Shiitake mushrooms have got to be one of my favorite mushrooms to eat, so that is why today I have a sautéed shiitake mushrooms recipe for you! My favorite brunch has always been – anything that has mushrooms on it. But, going out for brunch can be very expensive, so I like to make my …
When you love to forage for mushrooms it can be challenging. While hunters will tell you where the best game is, anyone rarely offers you information on the best morel spots. A lot of morel spots go to their grave with whoever came across them, so finding a good patch of morels is up to …
So, you managed to go and forage some delicious morel mushrooms! Awesome! Now that you have these mushrooms you need to preserve them properly. Morel mushrooms have a very unique taste, almost as unique as the way they look. These sponge-like mushrooms have a very delicate flavor like no others and so they are highly …
Want to make sure that next time you go foraging for mushrooms you pick your morels at the right time in their growing cycle? Of course, you do, morels can grow super fast, so your window can be small! So, that is exactly why today, I am here to tell you all you need to …
