Two pounds of smooth chanterelles, young dryad’s saddle, a few old-man-of-the-woods, a black velvet bolete and some lovely white-pored chicken of the woods.
That’s a lovely haul. How will you store them?
My fatass brain didn’t see the community and thought those were chips and that you were bragging about your last shopping trip.
I just woke up and was sure those were chips and nachos lol
Yes, I love to impress guests & travelers with a good straight-from-the-bag chipchuterie tray! Works every time.
What do you do with old man of the woods? I deemed them not really desirable up until now…
Well, this was my first time trying them. I’ve heard that some people find the taste poor, possibly depending on subspecies or substrate, but I have no complaints. I discarded the fibrous stalk and fried them up with herbs and butter. Meaty and delicious, with a surprising tangy note. I’d absolutely harvest them again.
Nice haul! I need to get back out there asap. I appreciate the post for motivating me!
I expected to find the chanterelles, but everything else was pure luck over a short three miles! Good luck out there.
Total bonus this time of year! I’m in rural northern Virginia and thats a nice haul considering its mid summer.
I’ll go out this week and hit my buddies farm and see what I can find. It has cooled off here so I might get more than chanterelles and maybe chicken but not holding my breath.
Foraging is so much fun!
