(Make sure you know exactly what you're eating, of course - if you're unsure, bin it)
Charcoal Burner (Russula cyanoxantha):
Ubiquitous in most woodlands at this time of the year, particularly with beech. Photo taken 09/09/13 |
Tawny Grisette (Amanita fulva):
The Prince (Agaricus augustus):
A rare find. Photo taken 09/09/13 |
Amethyst Deceiver (Laccaria amethystina):
Photo taken 09/09/13 |
Bay Boletes (Boletus badius):
As with many boletus, the flesh bruises blue. Photo taken 14/09/13 |
Oyster Mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus):
A glut of oysters. Photo taken 14/09/13 |
Oysters and I. Photo taken 14/09/13 |
Beefsteak Fungus (Fistulina hepatica):
Photo taken 14/09/13 |
Hedgehog Mushroom (Hydnum repandum):
Happy with this find - I have usually found them in later autumn. Photo taken 14/09/13 |
Chanterelle (Cantharellus cibarius):
One of the most highly prized wild mushrooms. Photo taken 14/09/13 |
Field Mushrooms (Agaricus campestris):
Photo taken 27/09/13 |
The Blusher (Amanita rubescens):
Beware of the deadly lookalike - the Panther Cap. Must be cooked. Photo taken 27/09/13 |
False Saffron Milkcaps (Lactarius deterrimus):
False Saffron Milkcaps are just as edible as Saffron Milkcaps. Photo taken 27/09/13 |
Shaggy Inkcaps (Coprinus comatus):
Perfect young specimens - with age they get very inky and slimy. Best eaten when like this. Photo taken 27/09/13 |
A great haul. Photo taken 26/09/13 |
A perfect Porcini. Photo taken 26/09/13 |
Parasol Mushrooms (Macrolepiota procera):
A lot of mushroom! Photo taken 29/09/13 |
And, finally, a group photo. A fantastic afternoon's foraging that was turned into a luxuriously creamy mushroom pasta. In the basket, from left to right, are; Porcini, Brown Birch Boletes, Field Mushrooms (middle), Parasol (top), Shaggy Inkcap (bottom), and, on the far right, some Fairy Ring Champignon (Marasmius oreades). I had never tried Fairy Ring Champignon before and I have been missing out! They have a lovely nutty flavour and are now definitely up there with my favourite mushrooms - I'll be back for more.
Yum. Photo taken 26/09/13 |