Grey Spotted Amanita / Summer / Autumn / Edible Welcome to an exploration of nature’s beauty and the culinary delights of the Grey Spotted Amanita (Amanita excelsa). Join us on a journey where caution and knowledge intersect. With its captivating grey cap and distinct spots, the Grey Spotted Amanita presents…
Category: Edible
Orange Grisette / Summer / Autumn / Edible Orange Grisette is an edible member of the Amanita family, they can easily be confused with toxic species. Not for beginners! Scientific Name Amanita Crocea Common Names Orange Grisette, Orange Ringless Amanita Family Amanitaceae Habitat They are mycorrhizal with quite a few…
Tawny Grisette Mushroom / Summer / Autumn / Edible The tawny Grisette Mushroom is and edible (when cooked) mushroom we come across quite often in the summer mushroom foraging season and is a beauty to find. It does sit within the amanita family so is definitely worth being a little…
Grisette / Summer / Autumn / Edible Welcome to a world of culinary elegance as we delve into the delightful flavours of the Grisette (Amanita vaginata). Join us on a journey where gastronomy meets sophistication. With its graceful appearance and subtle beauty, the Grisette stands as a true culinary gem.…
Aniseed Funnel / Summer / Autumn / Edible Prepare to awaken your senses and embark on a delightful culinary adventure as we explore the edible treasure known as Aniseed Funnel, scientifically referred to as Clitocybe Odora. In this blog post, we invite you to indulge in the enchanting world of…
Parasol Mushroom / Summer / Autumn / Edible Lets take a look at the Parasol Mushroom, a wonderful and delightful edible mushroom to include in our everyday dishes Common Names Parasol Mushroom, Snakeskin Parasol, Snakes Hat, Drumstick Mushroom. Scientific Name Macrolepiota Procera Family Agaricaceae Habitat They are saprobic, most often…
Terracotta Hedgehog / Summer / Autumn / Edible Scientific Name Hydnum Rufescens Common Names Terracotta Hedgehog, Terracotta Wood Urchin and Rufous Hedgehog. Family Hydnaceae Habitat Mycorrhizal with pine, spruce, beech and oak. Description An easy to identify mushroom, they are quite common in the UK and have few lookalikes. Identifying…
Golden Waxcap / Autumn / Winter / Edible Step into a realm of culinary delight as we celebrate the exquisite flavours of the Golden Waxcap (Hygrocybe chlorophana). Join us on a journey where gastronomy meets elegance. With its radiant golden caps and delicate stature, the Golden Waxcap stands as a…
Heath Waxcap / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Edible Welcome to a world of vibrant culinary delights as we celebrate the flavorsome treasures of the Heath Waxcap (Hygrocybe/Gliophorus laetus). Join us on a journey where gastronomy meets vibrancy. With its stunning array of colors and delicate cap, the Heath…
Snowy waxcap / Autumn / Winter / Edible Scientific Name Hygbrocybe virgineus / Cuphophyllus virgineus Family Hygrophoraceae Habitat In short grass in fields, meadows or commons. Found July through to November in open pasture or mature grasslands Description A bright white common Waxcap it prefers undisturbed land although Identifying Features:…