River Cottage Handbook No.1: Mushrooms

River Cottage Handbook No. 1: Mushrooms by John Wright (introduction by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall)I love this book! It's not a comprehensive guide, like Roger Phillips' Mushrooms, but it makes a great addition to…

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Mushrooms

Mushrooms by Roger Phillips is an absolute must-have for any budding mushroom hunter.  Expertly composed over 30 years with over 1,250 comprehensive colour photographs. I chose this book after seeing…

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Foraging Courses

Foraging Courses And Events Join me, Liza Stirling, on one of my guided walks to learn more about the plants and fungi growing around you.For enquiries and booking requests please…

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Foraged Mushroom 15: Chanterelle.

Cantharellus cibarius Folds instead of gills The Golden Chanterelle, or Girolle as they're known in France.Definitely high on the bucket list of every mushroom hunter! I found my first ones…

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Foraged Mushroom 14: Penny Bun

Boletus edulis The Penny Bun Here it is, at last, The Penny Bun! This world-famous mushroom goes by many names; Cep is commonly used (from French cèpe) or Porcini (from…

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