Winter in the Puget Sound area offers a surprisingly abundant mushroom season, thanks to the region’s mild climate, which extends the autumn fungal activity well into December and beyond. Foragers can still find sought-after edible mushrooms like hedgehogs (Hydnum spp.), matsutake (Tricholoma murillianum complex), and Pacific golden chanterelles (Cantharellus formosus). Beyond these culinary delights, the…
Closely-Guarded Secrets Talk with friends about their favorite spots to find chanterelles and you might be surprised to find how secretive they are. It’s a part of our culture. Where do mushrooms grow? I read recently a line that sums it all up quite well. Mushrooms grow where you find them. I’ve found this to…
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