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Morels are edible and poisonous
It comes as a surprise to many when I say that the edibility of mushrooms is on a spectrum. Poisonous mushrooms can often be eaten when prepared in sometimes quite elaborate ways. For instance, there is a method for preparing the classic Amanita muscaria in a way that can remove the toxins. This involves boiling…
Fried Stuffed Morels
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https://salishmushrooms.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/fried-stuffed-morels.jpg” title_text=”IMG_4518″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default”] Morels are a king of the mushroom world. They are one of the most sought after and expensive ingredients, yet when you come across them on your hikes or hunts, you may be left wondering how to introduce them into…
Variations in weather and their impact on mushroom fruiting
Mushroom season is heavily dependent on cycles of rain, temperature, and food availability. The following charts illustrate monthly averages for high, low, and precipitation for a selection of cities. Some of these also include a summary of iNaturalist observations by month to help highlight differences among various locations. If you find this interesting and would…
PNW Trees
Forest and fungal ecosystems are so connected with one another that it can be nearly impossible to have one without the other. Learning to recognize different tree species can be helpful for determining the identity of a mushroom and also help you to find areas most likely to contain mushroom species you are hunting. For…