Tag Archives: foraging wild mushrooms

On July 10th, hiking home from town, Michelle and Aly spotted a mushroom on the high trail. The next day I went up to take a look. Sure enough—misshapen, with a huge, distorted stem and tiny head turned completely upside … Continue reading →

I’ve been snooping around a particular patch near home lately. It’s time to forage fireweed shoots, which you may know as willow herb, or blooming Sally. They can be steamed and eaten like asparagus, with a remarkably similar in flavor, … Continue reading →