August has come and gone in the blink of an eye. The intense heat and humidity that kicked off the month has given way to cooler night temperatures and thunderstorms – a perfect combination for fall fungi hunting.
Chicken of the woods, chanterelles, black trumpets and milky caps are beginning to carpet the forest floor with each rain. And, ornamental flowers like day lily and hosta offer many options for the hot and lazy forager – from raw salad toppers and garnishes to quick pickles, sodas and stuffed-with-cheese delights.
June starts the foraging migration, when we move out of open fields and begin focusing on hedgerows, wood edges, salt marches and forest edibles. My public events this month offer a number of different foraging experiences.
While the winter months in New England can seem dull and dreary, there are plenty of delicious and nutritious wild edibles available for those willing to brave the cold! In fact, winter foraging provides some of the most medicinally rich resources,
If you came out to foraging with me this past year, either on a private tour or public event, you may have noticed a tall, slender gentleman sticking to the back of the pack, quick with a silly sounding laugh and always holding a small camera in his hand.
The holiday season is ramping up and I am busy getting into high gear! One of my very favorite things to do during the winter months is to work on my variety of mushroom salt mixes. They are fun and easy to create, make great gifts, and add a nice personal touch.
My goal this year is to try a wider variety of preserving techniques and thus far my experimenting has really paid off. I have discovered so many wonderful new recipes and preparations and am very much enjoying the creativity and thought behind each creation.
Eager to sample the fruits of my forage, I decided to try my hand at making a creamless, flourless mushroom soup. Crazy, I know! The end result was a truly divine umami bomb that made me instantly crave more bowls.
Cape Cod Wild Cream of Mushroom Soup It’s that time of year when hens are flushing like crazy throughout New England. There is nothing better to enjoy on a cool fall night than a hearty bowl of delicious mushroom soup and my friend Lisa, who lives on Cape Cod, has the best recipe I have ever made or tasted. No surprise, the recipe requires a lot of good butter and cream. For those interested in a cream-less mushroom soup, don’t […]