I just found my very first mushroom half an hour ago. My grandmother used to talk about them when I was a kid and I've obviously heard a lot about them over the years but I'd never found one and have never tasted one before. Found this guy while working on tree stands and there was one other about a foot away. Looked for another 45 minutes but couldn't find any more. They're soaking in water now, gotta figure out what to do with em now, I'm worried that this might become an obsession, I already love mushrooms and these might push me over the edge.
Congrates on your first shrooms!
next time pinch them off at ground level leaving the root ball
Add some salt to your water, it will make any bugs and mites run for the hills. Change the water after a bit and repeat with the salt. rinse in clean water when ready to cook
I cut mine in half length ways, so you basically get two for one, unless they are small then I cook them whole.
I pull mine out of the water, cut them and put them on paper towel to get most the water off. just damp enough for the flower to stick.