Wow, one thing we’ve learned to expect in regards to spring weather is the unexpected.  Late season snowstorms in the Cascades and across the Upper Midwest and East Coast, torrential rain in the South… what we think of as normal…

Fall is one of our favorite seasons.  Not only does it bring colorful fall foliage, a crisp tang to the air (and the return of children to school), it’s the season when we normally expect to see the largest variety…

The famous Matsutake (literally, “pine mushroom”), revered throughout Asia, and most especially in Japan, grows abundantly in many far-flung corners of world, including much of North America. Matsutake mushroom possess a particular flavor and aroma that is both subtle and…

In the Midwest, morels tend to dominate the thoughts of fungi-philes throughout the spring, and for many, mushroom picking begins and ends there.  But if you love mushrooms, and you’re not seeking out chanterelles, you’re missing out on a real treat.…

Enjoy this fun song, shared by our friends, The Loose Change Band, which celebrates the “King of Stink,” allium tricoccum, AKA the wild ramp (or the wild leek, as it’s known in the northern range).  Any forager who loves ramps knows that nothing beats their heady aroma…

“May is Morel Month in Michigan” As kids growing up in Michigan, we learned this little saying in honor of the Midwest’s most popular fungus, the morel mushroom.  It’s true that in most years, morel mushrooms make their most reliable…