Chicken of the Woods

Right before I took my first bite a little voice in the back of my head said "don't eat the mushrooms, they're poisonous!" It's funny how that has stuck with me since I was a kid. Getting over that was the hardest thing about cooking this foraged mushroom! 

All I did was chop it up, saute it in butter, steam it with a little water, add some breadcrumbs and cheese and ta da! It was really delicious- the texture was soft, not rubbery, tasted almost like scrambled eggs, plus anything with butter and cheese is bound to taste great! 

Latest Find

I love mushroom season- Yes, it's that time of year already! This fungi was found in the yard of my boyfriend's house. The coloring is beautiful and it's huge and still growing! Laetiporus sulphureus, Chicken of the Woods gets it's name for a reason, it takes like chicken. I am beyond excited to get my cook on with this guy! 

The Wild Table

I just got a new cookbook called The Wild Table by Connie Green and Sarah Scott. It leaves me amazed! It's all about seasonal foraged foods and recipes that compliment them. The photos are beautiful and the recipes sound delicious and do-able! The wild food they feature seems very accessible. There are excellent descriptions and instructions for each delicacy. I'm so excited to have found this cookbook!

Went on a nice hike in my favorite spot in Santa Cruz county, Nisene Marks State Park. Luckily I read all about Miner's Lettuce in my new book because I found a ton of it today! Lovely little plants that look like whimsical lily pads and have a crisp, grassy flavor. I cant wait to try out some of The Wild Table's recipes!