Elephino
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So apparently, it is mushroom season around here. It's been fairly dry, so I was not expecting a lot of fungi out in the woods but was quite wrong. I found one puffball about 2 weeks ago but didn't have a camera or my phone with me, so I went back out and took some pictures this time. Puffballs are bright white unless otherwise described in the Alt text.
Recipes and cooking suggestions are most welcome, thanks!
Oct 5, 2023 at 12:17amWeb
Show threadElephinoOct 5, 2023
A few more pictures of puffballs. These ones are on their way out but still caught my attention.
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Show threadElephinoOct 6, 2023
Also, I found a tree that was just exploding with what appeared to be oyster mushrooms, but I wasn't completely sure as they looked a little different from the ones I had back in late June. A little poking around the internet makes me think that maybe these are chicken of the woods or laetiporus.
If someone wants to share a recipe or an identification guide they'd recommend, that would be appreciated, thanks.
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Show threadEllipsis has movedOct 6, 2023
@Elephino These look like Laetiporus. Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus) have gills that run down the stalk. Laetiporus is a polypore fungus, so instead of gills it has pores on the underside.
https://www.mushroomexpert.com/laetiporus.html
The Genus Laetiporus (MushroomExpert.Com)

Show threadMeggie has movedOct 6, 2023
@Elephino I agree with chicken of the woods ID. I've been told to boil them for a couple of minutes before pan frying or a few minutes before deep frying. This is supposed to help with the stomach upset that some people get. Eat just a little bit the first time to make sure that you don't have that reaction; it can be really uncomfortable.
Show threadwauzJan 20, 2024
@Elephino
Frying them is most common, afaik. They do well in mushroom stews. Depends on, what you could gather. There are several eatable boletus varieties. Armillaria is good combo too. (At least, those that we can find in Germany. Ask locals about your place's mushrooms!)
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