2023 shrooms!
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Found a 6lb one today. Let the MIL pick it. Left a couple softball size ones to grow a bit.
Pictured is Greyson next to a monster oak we looked around
Nice Ryan, glad to see you teaching him how to do the O-H-I-O! That’s a great H!
The Black swamp is producing some fungi this year. Found some older hens also.
Bluefinn
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Found in and around 1 stump tonight. Left some smaller ones to grow
Bluefinn
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Are these Hens flushing out of this snapped off magnolia tree 8’ off the ground?
What’s the bestest of ways to prepare them? From harvesting, washing, frying till going apeshit on them at the dinner table? Lol
What’s the bestest of ways to prepare them? From harvesting, washing, frying till going apeshit on them at the dinner table? Lol
Chicken of the Woods, and those look super fresh. Primo. I like them breaded and deep fried pretty well. I'm actually going to use the last pound I have tonight in tacos instead of ground venison. Google for recipe ideas, but you can use them as a substitute for meat in lots of dishes. If they are fresh like those, they are awful good on their own.
Do I just peel them from tree or cut them leaving stumps for next year to harvest? Do I soak in water in fridge for certain length of time? Do you fry them dipped in wet batter or dust them with flour before frying them?
Bluefinn
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I usually just trim off the soft edges. As you get closer to the wood it's harder to cut through & not as good on the plate. Yours looks pretty fresh so you can just cut off at the base. You can cook them any way you cook chicken. Our favorite is to cut in strips. Four/egg wash & bread crumbs. Fry them up & they are just like chicken fingers. Also great in a stir fry.
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Sometimes some will grow back & give you more soft edges to trim off. Check them in a week & you might be surprised.
I read online you must pay particular attention to what type of tree fungi including COTH is growing on especially conifers. I’m pretty sure this mature tree that was alive and snapped off this winter/spring is a Magnolia tree. I also read you should cook at least 10 minutes to 15 minutes for allergy reaction reasons.
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I've heard the same about mushrooms growing directly on conifers. Except for reishi growing on hemlocks. I've read that any wild mushroom should be cooked & I don't think I would want to eat any raw anyway. I know dozens of people that have eaten them without any issues except for one guy that gets an upset stomach with chanterelles. If you have any concerns just try a small amount first to see if there are any problems. I guess anyone can be allergic to anything. Enjoy them chickens. I haven't seen any this year myself & they're one of my favorites if found fresh.
Egg/flour wash fried in vegetable oil till golden tastes pretty dang good to me! Lightly salted and peppered.
Tastes like rattlesnake. Lol
Tastes like rattlesnake. Lol
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I ate half and could have easily finished them all but going to stop there and see if I have any setbacks from eating 6 pieces. If I’m good I’ll be air frying the rest on the reheat and harvesting a few more to fry up and share with kiddos.
Seriously? You are 93 years old and enjoy the outdoors as much as anyone, AND you've never tried these?! Fry them up and cover them in that rat gravy you make
The last of my Chickens have been in the fridge for over a week and starting to look it. Finely chopped Chickens make a wonderful taco filling. My first time using these for this purpose, and it went exceedingly well simply substituting mushrooms for ground venison. Taco Tuesday soaring to new heights. 
Many a morels but first try of COTW’s. Just never really found any to try. How far out is that considering nearly 46years of outdoor activities enjoyed.Seriously? You are 93 years old and enjoy the outdoors as much as anyone, AND you've never tried these?! Fry them up and cover them in that rat gravy you make