Mushroom Forager's Choice

The word “choice” is widely used in the mushroom foraging community to describe an edible mushroom that is of the best quality and taste. Hence, Mushroom Forager’s Choice introduces readers – especially novice foragers and those seeking to learn more about edible mushrooms – to 50 “choice” edible mushroom species that can be found, foraged, and prepared across the country. This guidebook features 50 select species of edible mushrooms that are safe, easy to identify, difficult to confuse with other species, and widespread across North America. Each species covered features multiple color photographs facilitating clear identification, detailed I.D. descriptions, descriptions of regionality, and the habitat they occur in. Also included are multiple recipes, uses, preparation techniques, and tips on storage and preservation. This guide is chock-full of information for the aspiring mushroom forager and those looking to further their knowledge. It is an invaluable guidebook for mushroom foragers across the country.