ERIE, Pa. — Pennsylvania is far and away the largest producer of mushrooms in the U.S., mostly the white “button” variety, grown on 68 farms mostly in the Philadelphia region. That’s been true for generations.
Social media is already abuzz with morel madness as hunters try to determine whether the mushroom that can appear overnight and remain maddeningly elusive is showing up locally.
Hunting for morels the rage in southwest Missouri as mushroom season kicks off.
Pocket field guide can be downloaded online
Foraging may be an old-fashioned hobby, but it can now also bring serious money, thanks to Philadelphia’s restaurant boom and to chefs who are embracing wild foods.
No luck with either for the author in 2017 seasons.
Where’s a list of tips for hunting wild morel mushrooms, including the when, where, and how to find them. Plus, 10 different options for preparing them and tips for storing your harvest.
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