Scarlet / Ruby Elf Cups
These little guys shine bright in the winter months when most of the fungi kingdom is asleep. Fortunately for us foragers they’re edible both cooked and raw.
Wood Cauliflower
This mushroom makes its appearance during Autumn. A lovely looking fungi that looks more like coral than cauliflower. And tastes delicious too!
3 Cornered Leek
A gorgeous winter allium, much milder and sweeter than wild garlic. 3CL very much has its own place in gastronomy. And, being invasive, a sustainable eat!
Velvet Shanks
Velvet Shanks thrive in cold weather making them the perfect winter fungi forage.
Wood Blewit
Highly regarded by some. This mushroom usually fruits after the first frost, making it a great edible after warmer climate fungi have run their course.
Winter Chanterelle
Just as exquisite as their summer counterparts. Usually found growing in large numbers & they deal with winter frosts like absolute champions.
Common puffball
A choice autumnal mushroom which resembles mozzarella in texture. A little bland on its own. But once cooked down, its an absolutely beautiful edible.
Beefsteak Fungus
A choice autumnal mushroom which resembles beef in appearance, but not in taste.
Ice Plant (Hottentot Fig)
The leaves make a great pickle and the fruits are very tasty. It should be noted that this has no relation to what we commonly know as figs (ficus carica). An individual plant can span 50m across!
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