The tastiest mushroom...

[determinator]

I've been reaping the results of my indoor mushroom gardening projects over the past couple weeks, and eating some fine gourmet shrooms pretty much every day. I have discovered my favorite one...it is this one here...http://www.rogersmushrooms.com/gallery/DisplayBlock~bid~5970~gid~~source~gallerydefault.asp

Hen of the Woods, or Maiitake. OMG, they are so good! The flavor and texture are unsurpassed. The other varieties that I have grown and eaten are very good, also, but this one tops them all, so far. I haven't eaten Morels, though, so I can't compare this to them.

They pop up in September into October in the wild. Definitely worth keeping your eyes open for when you're out in the woods then. ;D

[haark38]

My buddy picks them. He is going to show me this year where to find them he says I should have a lot by me and oysters. I never picked them before and will not attempt it alone! They are yummy!!

[determinator]

Good luck, haark38...you're lucky to have a buddy that can point you in the right direction. I have oysters growing, too, and they're really good, but the Maiitake is out of this world.

[Jack of all Trapping]

Woods Hens all the way!!!! Yes Sir!!! I have a old stand of Oaks I go to every year for them... ;D

[determinator]

Lucky you! Get 'em when they're young, and keep an eye on them when it gets close to harvesting time. damn fine eatin' ;D