Mushroom Hunting

If you recognize the object in the picture above then you are one lucky individual. Whether you have been able to eat, or had the opportunity to hunt for these little beauties you have had a great chance to see what nature has to provide. Morel mushrooms are considered by many to be one of the best tasting foraging treasures. Thus making spring time a golden opportunity to enjoy nature and the ability to foraging and the chance to enjoy comfort food.

While many of the goodies found in Illinois in spring are greens perfect for making salads the morel mushroom makes its appearance for just a little while. Prepared with a great taste as my mama once did rolled in saltine cracker crumbs and sauteed in butter. Perhaps the one consideration that must be taken seriously are the many toxic plants that may appear to be morels. However you can learn to I.D. morels with just a few simple tips. 

Morel mushrooms begin to pop up when daytime temps reach around 60 degree and night time temps are still around the 40s. Often found among the timber line in trees Morels are often found by those out hiking.  I can recall heading out to the timbers near my grand-fathers farm for a day of mushroom hunting.     

Here's to hoping you are able to find lots of tasty morels.                Happy Hunting !!!

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