http://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/mushroom-blog.html The Mushroom Blog keeps you current with all the fun developments and additions to the mushroom-appreciation.com web site. Subscribe here. en-us mushroom Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:43:32 GMT Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:43:32 GMT mushroom-appreciation.com http://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/family-tradition.html I do not remember not hunting morels. It’s been a long family tradition every spring. We pass it to our young ones year after year. I would never trade Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:43:27 GMT http://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/growing-experience.html I have been growing Oyster Mushroom for the past one year. At the start it was a difficult experience with them. But now they are like my babies. I can Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:06:27 GMT http://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/mushroom-blog.html#Still-Alive! My sincere apologies to all of you who have been sending me emails and pictures. I'm recovering from a serious case of pneumonia that has really wiped me out. I am now feeling better and ready to tackle this site again so please bear with me! My goal is to catch up all the emails and submissions within a few weeks. Looking forward to a fun spring and summer with you all! Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:34:45 GMT http://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/mushroom-identification.html Learn the basics of mushroom identification including how to get started, what to look for, and information on poisonous mushrooms! Tue, 28 Feb 2012 14:56:14 GMT http://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/cordyceps-sinensis.html Cordyceps sinensis is thought to increase energy and boost the immune system. Here you'll learn more about this fascinating fungus including medicinal benefits and its role on the Tibetan Plateau. Sun, 26 Feb 2012 01:28:36 GMT http://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/indian-pipes.html Indian pipes look like a ghostly fungus, but did you know they're actually a plant? Here we'll uncover their mystery, including how they grow in the dark and what makes them so special. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:11:45 GMT http://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/even-safe-wild-mushrooms-can-make-you-sick-if.html ...If you eat them raw. NEVER eat any edible wild mushrooms raw. Always thoroughly cook them. Some mushrooms, even good edibles, contain elements that Sat, 15 Oct 2011 16:36:01 GMT http://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/the-soups.html I mushroom hunt almost year here in southern Illinois, and have made many meals with my bounty. I went out out for a three day hunt/camping trip and came Wed, 21 Sep 2011 23:03:11 GMT http://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/exceedingly-delicious.html We find them hiking around here, at the base of old oak trees. We eat them in everything--soup, in omelets, fried in olive oil. The best way we've found Wed, 21 Sep 2011 22:34:55 GMT http://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/lions-mane-mushroom.html I searched high and low, all over cyberspace, determined to find something that would help my husband, who has Alzheimer's. I finally found Lion's Mane Sun, 11 Sep 2011 17:54:42 GMT http://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/maiden-voyage.html At first I thought they were toys belonging to the neighbors' children. Then I went to look a little closer. Then I called a friend who knows mycology. Sun, 11 Sep 2011 17:25:26 GMT http://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/bigger-than-a-5-soccer-ball.html About a week ago we noticed a roughly circular group of very large, strikingly white puffball mushrooms in our backyard. They are positioned in a pet cemetery Sun, 11 Sep 2011 17:00:57 GMT http://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/puffball-found-under-the-apple-tree.html I headed out to get the tractor I left under the maple trees the other day, and a large white object caught my eye. I had just picked up apples for the Sun, 11 Sep 2011 16:59:57 GMT http://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/an-ontario-puffball-in-france.html My family comes from near Roy's church just off the road between Russeldale and Exeter in Western Ontario. In the early 70's I left to live in Southwest Sun, 11 Sep 2011 16:56:55 GMT http://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/large-amanita-mushroom.html This showed up in my yard earlier this year. It was a single mushroom. Today I have a horseshoe of them in the same location, at least 18 of them. I believe Mon, 05 Sep 2011 15:32:26 GMT http://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/mushroom-blog.html#I-Have-Returned! I have returned to the US and to a ton of your emails and submissions! Please be patient while I work through everything. This fall expect to see your visitor submissions, new pages written by me, and more fun with mushrooms! Mon, 05 Sep 2011 14:57:47 GMT http://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/mushroom-blog.html#On-Vacation! My apologies for the lack of updates to this site recently. I've been frantically preparing to go to Germany for a month. I'm leaving today, but when I get back get ready for a fun-filled Autumn with Mushroom Appreciation! Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:40:58 GMT http://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/morels-in-montello-wi.html I have found that morels grow a lot up here around pine trees. They seem to be even meatier than in Southern Wisconsin. I really don't find them to much Sat, 04 Jun 2011 15:04:50 GMT http://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/fairy-rings.html Fairy rings are simply naturally-occurring circles of mushrooms, yet they've sparked imaginations for centuries! Here we'll look at why and how they occur, along with fun facts and folklore. Sat, 04 Jun 2011 14:48:34 GMT http://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/the-story-of-fairy-rings-has-always-intrigued-me.html The English believed that fairy rings were where fairies came to dance and celebrate, the mushrooms of the rings were used as stools for the fairies to Mon, 30 May 2011 16:41:31 GMT http://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/what-type-of-mushroom.html I found this mushroom growing in my backyard. What is it and is it poisonous Mon, 09 May 2011 11:36:18 GMT http://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/new-neighbors.html Greetings all, I have a couple friends from Blacksburg, VA that hunt for morels every year, so I'm a little familiar with the culture. I had never seen Mon, 09 May 2011 11:02:28 GMT http://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/puffball-mushrooms.html You can do more with giant puffball mushrooms than just kick them! Find out other uses for these massive fungi here.... Wed, 27 Apr 2011 23:47:08 GMT http://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/love-fried-puffballs.html My Dad had a friend who owned a farm with a hardwood bush outside of our town in Guelph, Ont, Canada. He would take the 3 of us out (we were small children Wed, 27 Apr 2011 22:40:35 GMT http://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/morel-recipes.html Here are my top ten morel recipes that are easy to make and taste amazing. Ranging from a simple fry to stuffed mushrooms, there's something here for all tastes and every meal of the day! Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:17:00 GMT http://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/morel-mushroom-hunting-tips.html Learn some morel mushroom hunting tips to increase your chances of finding them. I'll go over where to look, which trees to search near, and more. Let this be the year you find the mother-load! Mon, 18 Apr 2011 22:48:19 GMT http://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/deep-fried-mushrooms.html A quick and easy recipe for deep fried mushrooms. From choosing the right oil to getting that delicious crispy coating, this page has everything you need to learn how to make them perfectly. Sun, 17 Apr 2011 17:42:23 GMT http://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/mushroom-recipes.html A collection of tasty mushroom recipes including stuffed mushrooms, appetizers, soups, entrees, and many more! Sun, 17 Apr 2011 15:03:11 GMT http://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/growing-morel-mushrooms.html Growing morel mushrooms takes time and patience. Here I'll go over different methods including using grow kits with spawn, spore slurries, and a quick look at indoor cultivation. Sat, 09 Apr 2011 16:04:38 GMT http://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/shiitake-mushrooms.html Shiitake mushrooms have it all: beauty, great taste, and a host of health benefits that everyone should know about. You can learn more here, including an easy recipe! Tue, 29 Mar 2011 01:15:40 GMT http://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/new-homenew-treats.html We just moved into our new (to us) cabin on acreage in Murphy, North Carolina. Part of our motivation included, in addition to wanting to use the property Mon, 14 Mar 2011 22:54:59 GMT http://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/dried-mushrooms.html Here you'll find the best dried mushrooms that you can buy online. From gourmet chanterelles and porcini to medicinal reishi and maitake, there's something for all mushroom lovers! Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:48:59 GMT http://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/long-time-ago-growing-morels.html I was a old man of 13 years when I first indoor cultivated morels. I told my dad back then (1961) that I had figured out how to do this as a year round Thu, 03 Mar 2011 01:43:55 GMT http://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/stuffed-portobello-mushrooms.html Stuffed portobello mushrooms can range from a simple appetizer to a hearty meal. This recipe will show you how to make these delicious stuffed mushrooms, with lots of variations! Thu, 03 Mar 2011 01:31:52 GMT http://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/best-puffball-pizza-ever.html One day I went camping with my Dad's friend. He is a Mushroom Hunter. It was really cool to hear all of his stories and to see him try to figure out one Mon, 21 Feb 2011 18:10:11 GMT http://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/mushroom_growing_kits.html Buy the best mushroom growing kits online. Here you'll find links and reviews of my favorite mushroom kits. A fun and entertaining project! Wed, 02 Feb 2011 23:33:52 GMT http://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/the-dirt-forge.html I have a theory on how to grow a better puffball. Have you heard that when a wild fire begins, many plants grow in the burnt patch because of the nutrients Wed, 02 Feb 2011 23:03:13 GMT http://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/probably-amanitas.html Found this mushroom growing in the yard, the rainy season probably explains that part. Here are the pics to identify it Wed, 02 Feb 2011 23:01:27 GMT http://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/little-brown-mushroom.html These are very common. However, we live in a desert so mushrooms here occur only in gardens, except perhaps in other regions of the country. One species Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:59:34 GMT http://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/spinach-stuffed-mushrooms.html These spinach stuffed mushrooms are easy to make and exploding with flavor. Serve them with your next dinner party, or whip them up as an easy appetizer for game day! Wed, 19 Jan 2011 01:32:15 GMT http://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/no-more-colds.html I was introduced to cordyceps by a colleague in Kazakhstan. I started a rotational assignment there in Jan 2008, and during my first 3 rotations I got Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:31:59 GMT http://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/crazy-fungus.html Amy, What do you make of this one? Jan Sun, 09 Jan 2011 19:37:38 GMT http://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/mycena-rosea.html This Blushing Bell cap is so cute, but don't eat it! It may smell and taste like a radish but it's very POISONOUS Sun, 09 Jan 2011 19:23:50 GMT http://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/mushroom-supplements.html Buy the best mushroom supplements online, from cordyceps to reishi, lion's mane, and more. Medicinal mushrooms are thought to strengthen the immune system and boost energy levels! Sun, 26 Dec 2010 21:10:20 GMT http://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/the-joy-of-oyster-mushrooms-at-home.html I purchased some Oyster mushroom spawn from a reputable source, during Spring 2010. By Fall, and now into a rainy December in Southern California, I am Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:26:16 GMT http://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/i-love-em-but-cant-eat-em.html I've discovered that I'm very allergic to morels after eating them 3 times years apart and every time having more of a reaction. The last time I only Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:12:33 GMT http://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/chicken-of-the-woods.html The chicken of the woods mushroom is vibrantly beautiful and fascinating to boot. Many people also consider it a delicacy! Learn more about here, including identification and cooking information. Sat, 20 Nov 2010 18:10:05 GMT http://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/wild-canadian-harvest-untamed-feast.html I own and operate Untamed Feast, and we specialize in gourmet wild mushrooms. You can purchase a package with recipes inside, and also follow the wild Sun, 14 Nov 2010 18:08:55 GMT http://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/mushroom-books.html Here you'll find reviews of my favorite mushroom books, including cookbooks, field guides, growing tomes, and general fungal information. Find something here to expand your mycological knowledge. Sun, 07 Nov 2010 16:58:45 GMT http://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/crab-stuffed-mushrooms.html Crab stuffed mushrooms are popular and delicious appetizers that are a hit at any party. Try out this easy mushroom recipe today and watch them disappear! Tue, 02 Nov 2010 01:25:28 GMT