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Go Forth And Forage: A Guide To Foraging Over 50 Of The Most Common Edible & Medicinal North American Mushrooms

Go Forth and Forage is a detailed field guide to identifying, harvesting, and preparing wild-foraged mushrooms through all four seasons. From spring treasures such as morels and woodears, to summer finds like black trumpets, chicken of the woods, and boletes, straight through to fall and winter harvests of lion’s mane, oyster, and enoki, each species profile includes color photos , identification advice to confirm edibility , and tips on how to harvest responsibly. You’ll also find culinary preparation advice and recipes to feast on your finds successfully and deliciously. In her signature warm and folksy tone, Johnson also offers insight How to find wild mushrooms ( identifying trees is involved)Understanding mushroom anatomy and how it informs your harvestThe best gear for mushroom foraging, from knives and bags to clothes and bootsUsing spore prints to help confirm proper identificationWords of wisdom on what to do before you take a biteBeing a responsible and ethical foragerCommon mushroom myths Finding and using mushrooms in medicinal forms, such as tinctures and salves Humans have foraged for wild mushrooms for untold generations. Now, with help from Go Forth and Forage , you

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