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
If you know anything about medicinal mushrooms, you are probably impressed by what you’ve heard. Depending on the type of mushroom, they can do anything from protect against Alzheimer’s disease to relieve anxiety to boost your immunity to support and enhance cancer therapy. Two of these incredible mushrooms are lion’s mane and reishi. What are … Read more
In the world of mushroom foraging, proper identification is key. It can be the difference between enjoying a delicious meal and heading to the emergency room with severe digestive symptoms. Two mushrooms that are commonly confused are jack o’lanterns and chanterelles. In this article, we’ll compare the jack o’lantern mushroom vs. the chanterelle so you … Read more
If you’ve been mushroom hunting for any length of time, you know how tough it can be to correctly identify and differentiate between certain mushrooms. There are many look-alikes in the mushroom world. Today, we’re going to compare the black staining polypore vs. the hen of the woods, two edible varieties that are often confused … Read more
Whether you’re new to mushroom foraging or have been doing it for years, you may have heard that the death cap mushroom is one to avoid at all cost. Known for its ability to cause organ failure and death, the death cap is not something you ever want to eat; the problem is, it looks … Read more
You’re out in the dark green woods in late summer and suddenly, you come across some bright yellow to orange mushrooms. The mushrooms seem to be announcing their presence to the world, begging to be harvested. But are they edible? In this article, we’ll compare chicken of the woods vs. chanterelle mushrooms, contrasting their similarities … Read more
If you’re new to foraging for mushrooms, then you probably know that learning to identify them properly is the most important skill you can develop. With that in mind, you’ve come here looking to learn how to identify black trumpet mushrooms, which you’ve heard are a choice edible that grow well in hardwood forests and … Read more
Hen of the woods mushrooms are a delicious wild edible food that can be found throughout North America, Europe, and parts of Asia. But not only is this mushroom tasty, it’s also exceptionally good for you. So, what are the benefits of hen of the woods mushrooms? What are they used for, and are there … Read more
You just got back home with a bumper crop of hen of the woods mushrooms. You cook and use what you can right away, but you have quite a bit left over. What can you do with them? In this article, we’ll talk about how to store hen of the woods mushrooms. How Long Do … Read more
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