It looks like fall mushroom season is fast approaching. With a wider variety of mushrooms already showing up in the forests and over an inch of rain forecasted in the Seattle area by the end of the week, we could be in for a slightly earlier start than we have seen in the past few…
Mid June in Darrington, WA 8 Mile Creek (48.15681, -121.60915)June 18 2021 Dry. Hit snow just above Three O’clock Rock. Huckleberry Mountain (48.26901, -121.34937)June 19 Moderate mushroom activity but the active band was pretty narrow; maybe 3500-4500′ over the weekend. Snow at 4800′. A morel, gyromitra, sarcosphaera, cortinarius, and amanitas. Thimbleberries, coralroot. grouse. NF-27 Rat…...
Recently Julia and I completed our first version of this PNW Morel Guide. This was made possible my your support and I think we have made a really useful contribution to the PNW mushroom community. I would love to hear your feedback as we will certainly be making revisions to this in the future. Download…
Morel crostini is a great, easy to make hors d’oeuvre to impress guests, or simply to enjoy yourself. The sweet, yet tart flavor of balsamic vinegar balances well with morels, making this an exciting treat. For tips about finding, harvesting, and cooking with morels, read our post Cooking With Morels. I began making my crostini…
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…
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…
Lamb has been making more appearances on my dinner plate this year, so it has been great to experiment with recipes to see what works well. I’ve quickly learned that you don’t need a whole lot to create a tasty meal when cooking lamb. With just a few ingredients, you can enjoy the earthy flavors…
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 your meals. Fried stuffed morels are an easy, customizable dish that is great for a…
’Tis the season for morels, so with a keen eye and a little patience, you may find yourself walking out of a burn area with a delicious ingredient to use in your next meal or snack. Check out our 2020 Morel Burn Map Index to find out where you might be most likely to find…