Thank you for the beautiful pictures and amusing commentary. It is wonderful to know that there is a movement of wild crafters world wide.

I am a student at Finger Lakes Community College in Upstate New York. We discovered the joy of foraging for edible fungus this past spring. We had great success with chanterelles and a few hilarious mishaps with the boletus family. Most recently I spotted a lions mane (also known as the comb tooth i believe). We usually make tincture out of these. Though tasty, they are not my favorite and have incredible medicinal qualities.

Foraging has truly opened up the joy of eating in a sustainable way. It has made me appreciate the whole process of providing my body with nutrients. From the delight of finding that perfect mushroom peaking out from under the fallen autumn foliage to hot searing and smothering the whole mess in some raw butter- i love it all. iThe pictures you posted of all those old growth trees made me want to buy a one way ticket to France as soon as possible.

I hope all is well with you and yours.

Bless your mycelium!

Fondly, Erin Pownall and Clay Secrest (who is my lover and foraging comrade, and for whom i apparently speak)