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Cindy Ojczyk's avatar

My husband works for a local park. Plenty of mushroom hunters in the woods these days. Is there anything poisonous that looks like hens that I should consider be fore eating?

Beth Dooley's avatar

Hi Cindy!!! So sorry for late reply …. they’re pretty distinct … Alan Bergo is the best source for info on hens as is Sam Thayer … both have terrific websites so best to check if you have any doubts (and if you have ANY doubts … don’t pick) .. thanks so much for connecting!

Sheryl  Lazarus's avatar

I probably am overly cautious and missing a taste treat, but I'm not sure whether I can correctly identify maitake mushrooms, so have always stuck with cultivated mushrooms.

Beth Dooley's avatar

Hi Sheryl! Thanks so much for you comment .. the cultivated mushrooms are great and the selection is getting better all the time! The farmers markets also offer a wonderful selection and those are terrific.

Tom Trondson's avatar

As usual Beth, you get my mind thinking about fall and all the foodie potential out there. Thank you!

Beth Dooley's avatar

Wonderful … fall is amazing!