I don't know of any such classes, though I am not interested in that anyway. I don't have
the time for one big reason. Also, I am very aware of the dangers of and the many scary
stories over the years of people who weren't cautious and did take the chance on trying
their luck eating unknown mushrooms. Sure not something I care to do. My stomach is not
happy with me when I am foolish enough as to eat things I know are questionable. Even if
it doesn't send me to the hospital or kill me. Thanks so much to all of you good people
for the help . I hope my luck will be better next year when I hope to try my luck again
at finding those wonderful morels. I have some great tips now to help me locate trees and
downed dead trees that are good hunting places. Again , you have been most helpful. And
so nice to take the time to help. ..... kate









Janice wrote:

On Fri, 28 May 2004 09:27:10 -0500, "Kate ......"
wrote:


Gotcha ,Thanks again. kate

There are sometimes classes in identifying a few known edible
mushrooms that grow in the area you live in. Community Schools, or
even universities offerer classes in mushrooms.. although those may go
further than you might want to know about. However, you can audit.

Just a thought ;-) But if you don't know whether a mushroom/fungi is
safe..or not. .it's NOT, you can have a meal on a death angels, and
think you're fine, until your liver is irreparably damaged some days
later. Too late then! Seeing animals eat them, isn't proof of
edibility either. If you want help in identifying something make sure
you do not cut it and then take it to someone to tell you if it's
edible or not, you have to go underground and get the whole fungi,
clear down to the "root" as it's how the remnants of the membrane that
once covered the mushroom as it was emerging, tear and where and how
they remain attached is much of how they are identified as anything
else. Hope that makes sense.

Janice




Jim Elbrecht wrote:

"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