I created this guide to help you familiarize yourself with how to work with iNaturalist. This one specifically steps you though the process of using your. computer to load multiple observations at once. Alternatively you can use the iNaturalist app to upload individual observations.
As the soil temperature continues to drop towards freezing at the higher elevations, we see fruiting across the region beginning to slow. Still there is plenty of fungal activity out there but we find that it’s the low elevation areas that are showing the most activity. This is part of a 2-part series exploring what…
With over 4000 mushroom species in North America alone, where are you going to get started? Hopefully you are well on your way to learning the 10-15 mushrooms I discuss in the Intro to Mushrooms talk. These include many of the most commonly foraged mushrooms on the west coast. Next, I think it makes sense…
This wild rice and mushroom soup is simple yet elegant, and very capable of impressing yourself and any dinner guest. When making this soup, not only did I use morels, but I also added some baby Bellas, as well as some rehydrated truffles that I’ve been saving. Soups are a great dish for having a…
This is a summary of some of my favorite apps that I use when searching for mushrooms. It includes an overview on GaiaGPS, maps.me, iNaturalist (again), and even my photos app.
My wife Kristi has been experimenting with tinctures, herbal infusions, and shrubs. Rose-hip infused brandy Fire Cider Oxymel Reishi Tincture Recipes Below Rosehip Infused Brandy Fresh or Frozen Rose Hips w/stems removed (dried can be used too – reduce by ½) 1 TBSP – ¼ Cup Brown Sugar (based on preference for sweetness) 2 cinnamon…
Creamy Morel Mushroom Soup Ingredients: 1 lb fresh morel mushrooms, cleaned and sliced 2 tbsp unsalted butter 1 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth 1 cup heavy cream Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/4 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tsp fresh…