As the temperature drops many popular edibles will dwindle, but never fear: the Winter Chanterelle is here! This nutty mushroom has a strong flavor and a firm texture so it doesn't go slimy when cooked. Its only drawback may have been its small stature, but fortunately it tends to grow in groups making finding a meal's worth pretty easy. These yellowy stemmed mushrooms typically grow in the same environment as Chanterelles and Hedgehogs, so don't give up on your favorite honey hole just...

Young Shaggy Parasol in a Seattle If you’ve been out foraging lately in the Pacific Northwest after all this rain and unusually warm weather, you might be noticing something exciting: Shaggy Parasol mushrooms are still popping up well past their usual peak. Normally these mushrooms start fading as the season cools, but this year’s mild, moist conditions have kept these tasty fungi going strong. In this post we’ll cover the key characteristics, where you’re likely to find them (companions), an...

Attention PNW foragers!  Boletus edulis — the revered king bolete — has already started appearing this year at higher elevations, where...