You just got back from the woods with a bumper-crop of wood ear mushrooms; now what? You need to clean them before you cook and eat them, but what is the best way to go about this task? Keep reading! In this article, we’ll talk about how to clean fresh wood ear mushrooms. 3 Ways … Read more
With any mushroom, it’s important to be able to tell the difference between those that are good to eat and those that have begun to spoil. Perhaps you’ve just harvested a bumper crop of wood ears and you’re wondering how long you have to use them up. How long do they last in storage? Keep … Read more
If you’re getting into the world of wild mushroom foraging, you may be amazed at just how many types of mushrooms there are. One that may have your attention is the wood ear mushroom, which has a unique appearance and texture when compared with other fungi. So, you may be wondering, where do wood ear … Read more
Your latest jaunt to the forest or the grocery store has provided you with a bunch of delicious oyster mushrooms. But what should you do with them? How do you cook them, and what are some great recipes to use? Keep reading! In this article, we’ll talk about how to eat oyster mushrooms. What is … Read more
Mushrooms aren’t known for having a particularly long shelf life. Whether you just came home with a prepackaged bunch from the grocery store or a bumper crop of wild-foraged mushrooms, you want to know proper storage methods so your time, money, and food don’t go to waste. Keep reading! In this article, we’re going to … Read more
You’re just back from the woods with a bumper crop of oyster mushrooms; now what do you do? Perhaps you’ve heard that you shouldn’t wash mushrooms because they absorb too much water; is this true? If so, are there other methods of removing the dirt and debris that’s clinging to your harvest? Keep reading! In … Read more
If you’re new to foraging or growing mushrooms, oysters are a good place to start because there are so many varieties, they are found throughout the world in hardwood forests, and they are easy to cultivate as well. Want to learn how to harvest oyster mushrooms? Keep reading! In this article, we’ll talk about where … Read more
You’ve probably heard of oyster mushrooms, but have you ever foraged for them? You may have heard that it’s easy to confuse them with other mushroom species. This is true, but there are a number of features you can look for to make sure the mushrooms you’re harvesting are true oysters. With that in mind, … Read more
Morel mushrooms are a favorite part of spring. Their unique nutty flavor makes them a favorite of mushroom hunters throughout the Northern Hemisphere. But did you know many animals enjoy eating morels as well? Each spring, it’s often a race to see who can get to the tasty mushrooms first. So, what wild animals eat … Read more
There are many different types of edible mushrooms. Today, we’re going to look at a couple that seem to take their inspiration from the sea. As we compare the lobster mushroom vs. the oyster mushroom, you’ll see that these two mushrooms have some unique characteristics as well as some surprising similarities and differences. What is … Read more
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