By Food Correspondant Mike Tangedal Not enough mushrooms are eaten in Western culture to warrant their placement in any comprehensive nutritional guide. The food spectrum constituting a healthy diet changes in our culture at the rate that society changes, but…
By Mike Tangedal Drying mushrooms doesn’t require too much technology or expertise, which is why it has been practiced for thousands of years. Simply place some freshly picked mushrooms where there is lots of air circulation so they will dry…
By Mike Tangedal I’m not as enamored with chicken fingers as today’s youth. I like chicken as much as the next omnivore, but I prefer chicken of the woods (COW). We have two varieties here, Laetiporus sulphureous and Laetiporus cincinnatus.…
By Mike Tangedal Here’s another cooking article I wrote inspired by all the requests I’m getting in my feed on how to cook the first mushroom of the season – Cerioporus squamosus – the pheasant back/dryad’s saddle. During the early…
The Minnesota Mycological Society is committed to the well-being of our environment. It is crucial to ensure that mushroom foraging practices are conducted in a manner that not only protects the ecosystems where these fungi thrive but also ensures that future generations can enjoy this connection to our natural world. Here are some essential practices and guidelines for sustainable mushroom foraging.
Educate Yourself
Before embarking on a mushroom foraging expedition, educate yourself about the local mushrooms, their habitats, and any foraging regulations in place. Invest time in learning about the various species, their preferred growing conditions, and the difference between edible and toxic varieties. As a member of the Minnesota Mycological Society, you can attend guided forays that can provide valuable insights and foster a deeper understanding of mushroom ecology. Never rely on a mushroom ID app alone to tell you whether or not a mushroom is safe to consume.
At the most recent NAMA Annual Foray held in Potosi, MO, it was announced that Kathy Yerich, our Vice-President and programming chairperson, was selected by her peers (previous winners of the NAMA award) to receive the Knighton Award for service…
Purchase short and long sleeve tee-shirts, and sweatshirts with the MMS logo at the MMS online store. Any items you buy can be shipped to you, or you can pick them up at the Threads & Inks store in Lakeville,…
A 2nd edition of a popular local field guide Mushrooms of the Upper Midwest, has been recently released. The co-authors, Teresa Marrone and Kathy Yerich are long-time MMS members. This book is popular with local foragers, especially those just starting to…