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Morel Replay
This is a replay for the morel event on Mar 29. Viewing is limited to Intro and Full members. If you purchased a ticket to this event, please email jeremy@salishmushrooms.com for details on how to access.
A bunch of beautiful morels
Morels and Related Mushrooms Learn more about Pacific Northwest morels here
Spring Nettles and Oyster Mushroom Pasta
Spring in the Pacific Northwest is accompanied by two commonly foraged foods; stinging nettles and oyster mushrooms. This dish incorporates both of these along with chicken sausage to make a delightful pasta dish. It's a little early for foraged oysters right now so I...
Morel Mushroom and Asparagus Quiche
Morel Mushroom and Asparagus Quiche Ingredients: 1 lb fresh morel mushrooms, cleaned and sliced 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp unsalted butter 1 medium onion, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp freshly...
Creamy Morel Soup
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...
Morel Mushroom Pasta
Morel Mushroom Cream Pasta Ingredients: 8 oz pasta of your choice (e.g., fettuccine, pappardelle, or linguine) 1 lb fresh morel mushrooms, cleaned and halved lengthwise 2 tbsp unsalted butter 2 tbsp olive oil 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 shallots, finely chopped 1 cup...
Finding Morels in Washington: A Guide to Habitat, Timing, Techniques, and Safety
Looking for morel mushrooms in Washington during springtime is an exciting activity for many foragers. However, it's essential to keep some important factors in mind to make the most of your search. In this blog post, we'll share tips on finding the right habitat,...
Troll’s Knoll Mushroom Walk
We are installing a mushroom patch at the Troll's Knoll Forest located behind the Fremont Troll. The patch will include both commonly cultivated species as well as wild mushrooms. Some of these species are edible. Visitors are encouraged to look and explore, but not...
Darrington 2022 – Recap
I'd like to send a big thanks out to everyone that attended the tours on Saturday and our show on Sunday. It is so fun meeting other mushroom enthusiasts and I love seeing this community grow. We didn't have a ton of luck in the forest but we did manage to find a...
How to identify Matsutake
Matsutake mushrooms, highly valued for their unique aroma and culinary applications, can be identified by several key features: Cap: The cap of a matsutake mushroom starts white and transitions from a rounded shape to a flatter form as it matures. Fibrils on the...