Tag: mushrooms
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Meet The Mushrooms of Plantation Wood
I stumbled across this post and really enjoyed it. It’s that time of the year when the mushrooms should finally be starting, but with the heatwave we had this summer it appears they’re taking their time. This time last year I was out and about in the woods, taking lots of pictures and studying as…
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Things To Forage In August
August marks the beginning of the mushroom season! It’s not fully in swing at this point, but certain shrooms will be making an appearance at this point, particularly ones that are great for beginners to study. The main one that I recommend is Chicken Of The Woods. You’ll see it growing on the side of…
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This Week’s Mushroom: Lactarius
Lactarius mushrooms – aka Milkcaps – are known for the milky substance they exude when damaged. The flavour can vary, being hot, bitter or mild, and, like the Russula mushrooms, it has a granular texture akin to sugar cubes. Ones to avoid: Ones to eat: Given there are over twice as many poisonous ones as…
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This Week’s Mushroom of Interest: Brittlegills
Brittlegills, or Russulas, are simple-stemmed mushrooms without rings. They tend to have brightly coloured caps, usually red, purple, yellow or green. They’re often convex (curved) when young, and become flat or funnel-shaped as they mature. The flesh tends to be granular, like a lump of sugar. The gills are brittle, hence the name, and are…
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FORAGE Gorse & Jelly Ear, Meet Scarlet Elf Cup
Spring is really kicking off into a higher gear now. Last week I made a video about Foraging & Eating Jelly Ear Mushrooms. These common tree mushrooms have a brilliant texture, but a very mild flavour. Sort this by marinading them or adding them to a rich umami broth! Click the link above to check…
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No More Fly Agaric
This was last November, I was gutted to see the Fly Agaric season was over. Note to all foragers: aim for September. In October they go maggoty, and by November they’re turning to mush.
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Further Experiments With Fly Agaric
I was so determined to learn more about Fly Agaric, that I asked a friend to pick some for me. He was kind and did so, and I was so excited to study it further. The problem was, the season was done. In the time it took for him to pass them to me and…
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Fly Agaric
Who here recognises this? Fly Agaric, AKA Amanita Muscaria, the Mario mushroom, the shroom that makes Santa’s reindeer fly, that sent berserkers flying into battle in an invincible rage… I heard all the hype and knew I had to try it out. I did my research beforehand, read all the warnings and figured out what…
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Fuel Fungi!
Anyone else see these little fellas everywhere? I noticed them all year round, and it turns out they’re great as firestarters. They look like coal and burn like it too! If we find ourselves with a fuel shortage coming, these might be handy to have at the ready…
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Cauliflower Fungus
I found this last year when exploring the woods and had to try it. Honestly, it was lovely! Great texture, gentle flavour, it was great! It’d be a great alternative to carbs in a dish, it’s that satisfying. Apparently it’s one of those mushrooms that people can’t really grow in a controlled environment, so when…
