Yellow Morels / Spring / Summer / Edible Indulge in the exquisite flavors of the Yellow Morel (Morchella esculenta) as we embark on a culinary adventure celebrating this prized mushroom. Join us in savoring the unique delights offered by nature’s bountiful creation. With its distinctive honeycomb-like caps and earthy…
Category: Mushrooms
Black Morel / Spring / Edible Indulge in the exquisite flavors of the Black Morel (Morchella elata) as we embark on a culinary adventure celebrating this prized mushroom. Join us in savoring the unique delights offered by nature’s culinary masterpiece. With its distinctive conical cap and characteristic honeycomb-like texture, the…
Giant or Blackening Polypore / Summer/ Autumn / Edible Step into the realm of awe-inspiring culinary treasures as we embark on an exploration of the edible Giant Polypore Mushroom (Meripilus giganteus). Join us on a journey where gastronomy meets magnificence. With its impressive size and distinctive fan-like structure, the Giant…
Hen of the Woods / Summer / Autumn / Edible Indulge in the delightful flavors of the Hen of the Woods (Grifola frondosa) as we embark on a culinary adventure celebrating this prized mushroom. Join us in savoring the unique delights offered by nature’s bountiful creation. With its striking frilly…
Chicken Of The Woods / Summer / Autumn / Edible Welcome to the fascinating world of the Chicken of the Woods mushroom, a highly sought-after and delectable edible fungus that has captivated foragers and mycophiles alike. This striking mushroom is known for its vibrant colouration and unique texture, which has…
These Chicken of the Woods Nuggets are the perfect recipe for enjoying the incredible and joyous occasions of foraging for your very own Chicken of the Woods Mushroom! They’re crunchy and soft in the centre (if you’ve picked younger mushrooms of course) and you could really be fooled into thinking…
St George’s Mushroom/ Spring / Edible St Georges mushroom is a brilliant edible springtime mushroom, look around St George’s Day after some rain. Botanical name Calocybe gambosa Meaning of botanical name From the ancient Greek words kalos “pretty” and cubos “head”, and the Latin gambosus, meaning “club footed”. The species…
Jelly Ear Mushroom / All Year Round / Edible Jelly Ear Mushrooms are a delightful edible mushroom and although they can be found all year, early spring is when they’re most prolific. Scientific Name Auricularia auricula-judae Common names Jelly Ears, Wood Ears Family Auriculariaceae Jelly Ear Mushroom Foraging Video Habitat…
Scarlet Elf Cups / Autumn / Winter / Edible Venture into the captivating realm of Scarlet Elf Cups, a charming and visually striking group of fungi that enchant foragers and nature enthusiasts alike. These enchanting mushrooms, often found nestled in damp, wooded areas, are as delightful to observe as they…
Fly Agaric /Autumn / Inedible (sort of) Step into the intriguing world of the Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria), a mushroom that captivates with its iconic appearance yet holds no place on the dining table. Join us on a journey of exploration and understanding as we delve into the enigmatic nature…