Apart from the magpie inkcaps, which aren't edible, we haven't had that many yet. I have found a few in odd places, but not that many yet.
lowri
Joined: 18 Oct 2006 Posts: 1322 Location: ceredigion
Posted: Sun Oct 28, 18 9:22 pm Post subject:
Had a few parasols this year but nothing else. I long for giant puffballs but haven't seen any here for years, I was rather shocked when I first saw them, but (apart from chanterelles) they are almost my favourites!
jp
Joined: 09 Nov 2006 Posts: 302 Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire
Posted: Sun Nov 04, 18 6:30 pm Post subject:
Interesting observations - speaking personally, it's been the most spectacular year for Ceps for many years. Not much in the way of other shrooms (except other boletes). Last two or three years have been pants, so very welcome.
I couldn't agree more with JP. Absolutely spectacular year. I've been dyingto post pictures,but not had much time. Will do so soon. Any pictures you fancy sharing JP et al?
Not for foraging, but it seems to have been a good year for magpie inkcaps too. Saw some on a roundabout near us. I think they are generally uncommon, but seem to have taken to the area round our firewood cutting and also the recently laid woodchip on the roundabout.
medium dried and in a jar(i am doing snaps at each stage)
big salting pre smoking
small awaiting cooking as fresh
lowri
Joined: 18 Oct 2006 Posts: 1322 Location: ceredigion
Posted: Sat Sep 05, 20 10:59 am Post subject:
Masses of parasols this year, and they seem to have a second season. I had a good crop about 5 weeks ago which I am sure was earlier than usual, and now they are starting again! Almost too many. Would they dry and keep if treated properly (i e How?)
If I get one with enough to identify I will look in Phillips or Collins, but haven't managed to get a very positive ID yet. Don't think it is satanas, but as I say, the slugs get to them before I have a chance. Not many fungi here yet, but probably will get more later.
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