Every season brings new mushrooms to behold. In this second book of a four-part series, you will find biological, ecological, historical, and nutritional information about popular edible mushrooms that fruit during the summer. This isn't a field guide, so you will find suggestions for where to look for identification guidance if that's your preference. Whether they are wild-harvested or purchased at the grocery store, you will find a savory and enjoyable collection of classical and modern recipes that include these summer classics:
- Button mushrooms, Portobellas, Creminis
- Chanterelles
- Summer truffles
- Wine caps
- Puffballs
- Bamboo mushroom
- Paddy straw mushroom
- Hen of the woods
- Black wood ear
- Lobster mushroom