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Video: Foraging for Morels in Washington

We went on a moral-foraging trip to Washington along with forager Langdon Cook, author of the book Fat of the Land. We went into the Eastern Cascades, many miles up the mountains and into a "burn zone." Many of the morels sold across the nation come from burn zones.

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1 Comment | Posted by Daniel Klein, September 6, 2011 at 1:15 PM
Tagged: foraging, morels, Perennial Plate, videos, Washington

How to Clean and Trim Mushrooms

Is there a right way to clean fresh mushrooms? Some would say never get a mushroom wet. Others insist it's no big deal. In my experience, the answer is "it depends on the mushroom." This slideshow will provide you with a mushroom-cleaning guideline and some storage and trimming tips.

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11 Comments | Posted by Kumiko Mitarai, June 7, 2010 at 8:00 AM
Tagged: how tos, morels, mushrooms, porcini mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, technique of the week, vegetables

Advice on Hunting for Morels

Photograph from It'sGreg on Flickr If you want to hunt for wild mushrooms but don't know where to start, the Wall Street Journal shares some advice on how to hunt for morels. Garrett Todd, a mushroom forager in Michigan, says to take your time by using your fovea, the tiny part of the eye responsible for sharp central vision. "An expert rule of thumb for morel hunting is for every one minute you walk, you should stand and look for the mushroom for six,” says Todd. Other tips include what flowers to look for as indications of morel season, and what trees they tend to grow near. Related Morels - where did I go wrong? [SE Talk, 3/18/09] Photo...

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7 Comments | Posted by Robyn Lee, May 13, 2009 at 5:30 PM
Tagged: morels, mushrooms