The spring sun fought its way through the dense canopy of trees and touched the forest floor. It had just rained and the smell of earth rose all around us. Mushrooms often appear after a downpour, so ...

The answer to the “are wild mushrooms edible?” question is yes and no. Unfortunately, not enough people know that — and the number of being being poisoned by wild mushrooms is going up around the ...

Nutty, meaty and a little bit sweet, morels hold a unique allure among the wild mushrooms of Pikes Peak's damp understory. Sauteed in butter with salt, pepper and a dash of chardonnay, they boast ...

Editor's note: This story was originally published in 2022. We are republishing with 2023 info added as morel mushroom season begins around the state. Dandelions and daffodils are in bloom, and ...

One spring evening I fed morels to a friend. I tossed the rumple- headed mushrooms into a saute pan layered with hot, foamy butter. I tossed them until they got a little crispy. At the end, I ...

Poison control can be reached anytime by calling 800-222-1222. Mushrooms can be delicious, and being able to find them naturally in your own community -- like you can here in Michigan -- is an extra ...

The “Spring King” (Boletus rex-veris) can be found in conifer forests in the mountains above 3,000 feet, in areas where the snow has melted a few weeks earlier. Fred M. Rhoades Courtesy to The ...