Shaggy mane mushrooms are an excellent edible wild mushroom, but you need to act quickly. The moment you spot them in the wild, make a plan, or pass them by. They need to be prepared or stored within 2-4 hours (preferably less) before they start to break down and spoil. Very quickly, these mushrooms will turn into a black, inky mess in your refrigerator. You must cook them right away or clean and freeze them.| Mushroom Appreciation
Honey mushrooms are a regular fall wild edible mushroom that often fruits in massive colonies. When you come across the honey mushroom, you may find you have more than you know what to do with! Honies have an earthy, distinctive flavor that makes them one of the best fall mushrooms you can find—if you’re quick...Read More| Mushroom Appreciation
Hen of the woods is lovingly called the “dancing mushroom” because when you find one, you might just be inspired to do a little jig in the woods. This mushroom is one of the absolute best wild edible mushroom species. It has a rich, umami flavor, firm, dense texture, and is extremely adaptable for countless recipes.| Mushroom Appreciation
Hedgehog mushrooms are one of the safest edible wild mushrooms because they have few lookalikes, and none are dangerous. They're also super yummy, which is a nice bonus! There are quite a few hedgehog mushroom species in North America, and all of them are edible. However, some taste better than others, and you do have to watch out for bitter ones. They won't hurt you, but they will ruin a dish in a flash!| Mushroom Appreciation
Lobster mushrooms are a real treat of a wild mushroom. They're dense and meaty and taste great. Although they don't taste a lot like ocean lobsters, they do often have a seafoody smell. Some people say that the mushrooms taste slightly of seafood, but in general, they're mild and slightly sweet. Their name comes from the uber-brilliant cooked-lobster shell coloring and the strong seafood scent that develops when they're past maturity.| Mushroom Appreciation