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Although mushroom hunting requires little in the way of equipment, a decent knife and lightweight field guide are essential. These are difficult to get hold of in this country, so we have specially imported top quality knives from Germany – the perfect gift for any fungi fanatic. There is also a wide variety of mushroom guides on the market, but very few are genuinely pocket-sized. To fill the gap we have produced our own set of collecting cards – just pop two or three in your pocket before a country walk and keep your eyes peeled!
Occasionally we have wild mushrooms for sale by mail order. Species and prices vary according to the season and availability. The latest newsletter normally gives an idea of what might be available - phone 01597 811168 for further details.
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A good knife and guidebook are indispensable in the field and you can also hone your identification skills in the off-season with a mushroom screensaver.
Edible Mushroom Field GuideGerman mushroom knife
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Newsletter
Mushroom Newsletter (18 January 2012)
I wouldn’t normally send out a newsletter this early in the year, but the weather has been so unusual that several readers have written in with reports of unexpected finds . . . .
Wildlife Profile
Hare
Brown hares used to be thought of as natives, but they were probably brought here two millennia ago . . .
Wild Food
Crab Apple
The self-seeded descendents of cultivated apples abound in hedgerows. Often mistakenly called 'crab apples', these sports are generally too tart to eat, but they make a brilliant base for a savoury jelly . . .
Recipes
Mushroom Parcels
These crunchy, fluffy, packages are a cross between a samosa and a pastie. They combine butter-brushed filo pastry, cream cheese and delicate fungi.to make a delicious starter, picnic filler or veggie maincourse . . .
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German mushroom knife
These specially imported knives have a hawk's bill stainless steel blade, lanyard hook and measuring scale. The blade's serrated back and inbuilt natural bristle brush allow collectors to clean their finds in the field.