Begin Identifying and Collecting Seven Edible Mushrooms!
Since 1993, Start Mushrooming has been the trusted guide for beginners. This second edition introduces seven of the most common, edible wild mushrooms in North America. It features more photographs and expert tips from award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela that make mushroom identification even easier. Start Mushrooming includes the information you need to start foraging with confidence.
The focused look at seven wild, edible mushrooms includes a unique checklist-based approach to help you confirm each mushroom’s identity. Plus, details on toxic species and advice from an author with extensive foraging skills help you learn what to watch out for and avoid. As an added bonus, the book includes a generous helping of tasty recipes.
Wild mushrooms are beautiful, bountiful, and delicious. This is the easy way to start mushrooming.
Table des matières
Enjoying the Wild Mushrooms
Get Ready to Hunt!
- Before You Begin
- Mushroom Lingo
- Mushroom Hunting Strategies
- Plan Ahead for the Harvest
- Confronting the Enemy
How to Start Mushrooming
- Identifying the Safe Seven
- Using the Check-Off Guide
- Using the Seasonal Quick-Guide
Sample Guides
The Safe Seven
- Morel: The Jewel of the Mushroom World
- Shaggy Mane: The Edible Urban Mushroom
- Sulfur Shelf: The Chicken of the Woods
- Oyster: The Seafood of the Forest
- Giant Puffball: The Giant of Field and Forest
- Chanterelle: A Popular Mushroom Worldwide
- Hen-of-the-woods: A Woodland’s Wonder
Cooking with Wild Mushrooms
- Recipes: A Taste of the Wild
- Recipe Notes
Drying, Storing and Rehydrating Mushrooms
The World of Wild Mushrooms
Bibliography
Observation Notes
Index
About the Author
A propos de l’auteur
Naturalist, wildlife photographer and writer Stan Tekiela is the author of more than 175 field guides, nature books, children’s books, wildlife audio CDs, puzzles and playing cards, presenting many species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, trees, wildflowers and cacti in the United States. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota and as an active professional naturalist for more than 25 years, Stan studies and photographs wildlife throughout the United States and Canada. He has received various national and regional awards for his books and photographs. Also a well-known columnist and radio personality, his syndicated column appears in more than 25 newspapers and his wildlife programs are broadcast on a number of Midwest radio stations. Stan can be followed on Facebook and Twitter. He can be contacted via www.naturesmart.com.Plus d’ebooks du même auteur(s) / Éditeur
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