WILD EDIBLES OF THE MONTH - MAY

 

Yellow Morel (Morchella esculenta)

The Yellow Morel (and it's relatives) are some of the most highly sought-after specimens of the world of mushrooms. Some of the first species to appear in the Spring, these superb edibles are a welcome gift of nature, especially after a long Winter. A quick dusting of flour gives these little gems an addicting crispiness when sauteed in a little butter or oil.

Dryad's Saddle (Polyporus squamosus)

Also known as Pheasant Back, this not-so-highly-sought-after mushroom is often abundant in the spring, and can be found growing on hardwood stumps or logs. It has a flavor and texture reminiscent of watermellon rind, and makes a great condiment when pickled.

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Check out my blog for a great recipe! Pasta with a creamy morel sauce will delight your tastebuds!

Now offering private mushroom hunts!
$50 for a 2-hour hunt with up to five people, including one laminated mushroom ID card and mesh mushroom collecting bag per person. Hunts may be done on your own property or at West Branch State Park. Feel free to send me an email if interested!

donthemushroomhunter@gmail.com

TheMushroomHunter.com is dedicated to all things mushroom! Here you will find valuable information about hunting mushrooms and other wild edibles. Browse the videos for helpful how-tutorials, or find out about your favorite shrooms on the pics and info page. Be sure to check out the art page for bumper stickers (and other stuff coming soon)! Visit my blog for up-to-date posts about which mushrooms (or other wild foods) are in season here in Ohio, and where to find them!

Based in the Northeast Ohio city of Kent, TheMushroomHunter.com is maintained by me, Don King, an avid mushroom hunter and grower. I hope that my passion for mushrooms and other wild foods will inspire you to join me in the hunt!

 

Check out these other great mushroom-related sites:

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The Ohio Morels Message Board provides real-time posts by fellow mushroom hunters

At Fungi Perfecti, mushroom expert Paul Stamets has a slew of mushroom books and mushroom growing supplies

 

 
Check out my newest video!  
 

Reishi Mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum) growing from an Oak in Asheville, North Carolina

Scarlet Cup (Sarcoscypha coccinea) growing in Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina

 
My daughter Jenna with some beautiful Crown-tippped Coral Mushrooms (Clavicorona pyxidata) Purple Coral Mushroom (Alloclavaria purpurea)
Found in West Branch State Park, Ravenna, Ohio
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