Shaggy mane mushrooms seem to pop up just in time for Halloween where I live. Their ghostly look and the way they creepily melt into an ink-like yet edible substance perfectly fit the fall vibe! Here’s all you need to know about identifying and using them. About Shaggy Mane Mushrooms Shaggy mane mushrooms (Coprinus comatus)…
Mushrooms
Mushrooms are one of the most exciting and challenging foods you can forage. In our mushroom foraging guides we'll take the guesswork out of search and help you discover your next mushroom haul with Easy to Identify Edible Mushrooms (even in the spring and winter) including the elusive morel mushroom!
8 Easy to Identify Edible Mushrooms
Edible mushrooms are one of the most exciting things to learn how to forage, but it can be an intimidating and sometimes dangerous practice. These easy-to-identify edible mushrooms are a safe place to start your wild mushroom journey! Wildcrafting Weeds If you want to learn more about the edible and medicinal weeds that surround us…
Foraging Lion’s Mane Mushrooms: Identification & Look-alikes
Lion’s mane mushrooms have a distinct look and are easy to identify if you know what to look for. Growing on trees, they are a good reminder to also look up when foraging mushrooms! Lion’s mane mushrooms are deliciously edible and medicinal, and a wonderful mushroom for beginners. About Hericium Lion’s mane (Hericium erinaceus) is…
Foraging Morel Mushrooms: Identification & Look-alikes
Springtime means morel mushroom season is here! While morels can sometimes be hard to spot, it is worth the effort and is always a fun adventure for adults and kids alike. They are easy to identify with things to keep in mind. Read on to learn all about how to find, forage, and identify morel…
Mushroom Hot Chocolate with Reishi and Lion’s Mane
Mushroom hot chocolate is a delicious treat that is perfect for a chilly fall or winter day. Made with cacao, honey, cinnamon, and mushroom powder, this hot cocoa is quick and easy to put together. Enjoy the benefits of healthy and medicinal mushrooms in this creamy hot chocolate recipe! Mushrooms in Hot Chocolate You may…
15+ Best Mushroom Books for Kids
These mushroom books for kids are my favorite and I’d love to share them with you! Mushrooms are a popular subject these days, and they are a great thing for kids to learn about. Whether you are homeschooling or just want to read more about mushrooms with your kids, these books are the perfect addition!…
Foraging Chanterelle Mushrooms: Identification & Look-alikes
Chanterelle mushrooms are easy to identify and fun to forage for! They are delicious and a culinary treat to find in the wild. Learn how to identify chanterelle mushrooms, where to forage for them, and my favorite ways to cook with this very special edible wild mushroom. Let’s go foraging for chanterelle mushrooms! Wildcrafting Weeds…
What to Forage in Winter: 30+ Edible and Medicinal Plants and Fungi
Winter foraging may seem difficult, but there are actually quite a few things that you may find. Learn about what to forage in winter! I will go over more than 30 edible and medicinal trees, nuts, berries, leaves, roots, lichens, mushrooms, and seaweed to forage in winter. Wildcrafting Weeds If you want to learn more…
What to Forage in Spring: 20 Edible and Medicinal Plants and Fungi
Spring is the season of new beginnings and new growth. As the temperature starts to warm up and everything begins to thaw from the winter, spring foraging options increase! This is the time of year for fresh salad greens, tasty spring flowers and shoots, medicinal plants, and a few edible mushrooms. This list of what…
Reishi Mushroom Infused Red Wine with Rose Hips and Ashwagandha
Make this reishi mushroom infused red wine for a delicious and relaxing drink! This cordial also contains rose hips and the adaptogen herb ashwagandha. This herbal wine is good for the immune system! Reishi Mushroom, Red Wine & Adaptogens This post is written by Spencre McGowan of the wonderful blog Gingertooth. She will be telling…