The most well-known groups of wild mushrooms are boletes (Boletaceae). Edible representatives of this genus are the most delicious mushrooms that have a meaty texture, a great aroma, and delicate taste. These …
King Bolete (Boletus edulis) and Spring King Bolete (Boletus rex-veris) are the most prized wild mushroom all around the world with excellent nutritional properties. The gourmet edible mushroom is known as Porcini …
Cantharellus in Latin means “little drinking cup”. One of the most popular species of edible mushrooms all over the world, chanterelle tends to be the most difficult fungi to cultivate. Highly-prized wild-picked …
In 1999, the Oregon Legislature declared the Pacific golden chanterelle the state mushroom, which is unique to the Pacific Northwest and distinguished from the golden chanterelle (Cantharellus cibarius) species. The Pacific golden …
The debate over which technique between picking or cutting is better for harvesting wild mushrooms doesn’t seem to be leaving us any time soon. Each technique seems to have its own proponents. …
It is wild mushroom picking season in Oregon but before heading out to forage, take a moment to learn some nitty-gritty details that will make the experience more enjoyable. You don’t need a …
Firstly, toss out the myths about mushrooms as there isn’t one that is true. some suggest that a poisonous one will either stain a silver spoon or turn garlic to black. simply …
There are about 10,000 fungal species from all of North America that have been identified and described. Roughly 10 to 20% of the mushroom species are edible, 5% have medicinal properties, 20% can make …
