This is a recording from a presentation for the Yakima Valley Mushroom Society on mycology terms. We only scratch the surface but you may find this useful for learning some new terms or simply some characteristics you may not have noticed otherwise.
The morel community often talks about the “Rule of 100” for estimating good environmental conditions for morel-fruiting. The rule of 100 states that morels are likely to start fruiting once the Low + High temp equals 100F. Another way to say this is when the average daily temperature is 50F. For example once the daily…
Morels are a wonderful mushroom to use in cooking if you give them a chance to take the center stage. I love the taste and texture of a creamy risotto, but being lactose intolerant means that I have to find ways to get similar results without giving myself an upset stomach. This recipe can be…
One of the key habitats for early-season mushroom finding in the Pacific Northwest is with cottonwood trees. Western Washinton has fewer deciduous trees than the east coast, so identification is easier. Our cottonwood species is Populus trichocarpa. To find black cottonwood, start by finding areas near rivers, streams, and lakes. The leaves of cottonwoods quite…
Here is a recording from a 1-hour members-only webinar originally hosted on Friday Nov 27 @ 10am. Recording Here
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…