"Kate ......" wrote:

Thank you for the information. Good to know. I have seen these but never ate them.
Nor known anyone who did. Only, about someone who knew someone , who did. kate

It's a good idea to pick up a couple mushrooming books & heed all the
warnings. Check with a local authority for a recommendation.

*In my area* all puffballs are edible which makes them a favorite for
beginners.

But there are a couple mushrooms that are not edible that look like
small puffballs until sliced in half so you can see the stem.
[puffballs have no stems] Use caution.

Jim