I have been hunting morel mushrooms for over 40 years. My grandfather took me out hunting when I was around five years old and I have been hooked ever since. When spring arrives, all I can think about is going out in the woods and finding Morel mushrooms, I can’t think of anything else. I ...
Back in the Middle Ages the Mandrake root was prized for its magical properties and its reputation as an aphrodisiac. It was thought to have magical properties because the root grew in the shape of a man. The only problem was they were a little hard to harvest. According to legend, if you just walked ...
Mushrooms, those tiny fungi that grow wild in fields around the world, provide numerous health benefits to those eating them. They are low-calorie foods, filled with Vitamin D and other nutrients that help people maintain healthy cholesterol and increase immunity. Mushrooms are also a good meat substitute for anyone who wants to try a vegetarian ...
Dehydrating morel mushrooms is a common practice among individuals who harvest a large amount of morels during mushroom season. The dehydration process is used to savor the taste of the morel during the off-season. The best location to hunt for morels is in the Great Lakes region of the Midwest . This area seems to ...
There are a couple of surprises in Wisconsin’s summer festivals. Even if you sum up everything you think you know about the state, the two “B”s, the bear and the Bastille, might throw you for a loop. But don’t worry, they haven’t neglected the cheese. At the Morel Mushroom Festival in Muscoda, May 19th and ...
Mushrooms are a staple in my house for flavoring so many foods and it also stands alone for a great sandwich. I always knew it was high in zinc but until I decided to do some research on additional benefits on mushrooms, I didn’t realize how much more important they were to our health. However, ...
Risotto or Italian rice is a wonderful way to have a low-cost, healthy meal for you and your family. Risotto tastes creamy, but the “cream” isn’t cream at all – the type of rice and the way the rice is cooked causes the starch in the rice to bind together and make the overall dish ...
Grocery stores are seldom worth a second look, much less a review. Most chain grocery stores carry the staples and very little more. Many grocery stores these days stock an alarming amount of frozen or processed food. If you are a serious cook and love to experiment with food flavors and wine, a trip to ...
Hobbies are a great way to use your free time, but with so many to choose from, the decision can easily become overwhelming. Here is a list of 5 unique hobbies to fill your time and engage your mind. Stunt Kite Flying Do you like being outside on a pretty day? Flying kites is a ...
When I was a little girl, I was a pretty picky eater. My dad, being a disciplinarian type, used to try to force me to eat things I hated. One food that I’ve always really hated with a passion is mushrooms. But my hatred goes beyond merely not wanting to eat the little buggers. I ...
