For more information on foraging for and consuming wild mushrooms, check out the following sites on the Web.
A Short `Shroom Primer
Just what it says, a no-nonsense introduction to mushrooms. http://www.lclark.edu/~wstone/stuff/primer.html
Mushroom Heaven!
A page that provides lots of the basics of mushroom knowledge, especially those native to the Pacific Northwest, with some valuable links to other mushroom websites. http://www.aa.net/~reo/mushroom.html
Wild Mushrooms: How to Find, Cook, and Eat Them — and Survive!
From Slovenia, a page which describes “the good, the bad, and the ugly” of the mushroom world, along with photos and recipes. http://www.ijs.si/slo/country/food/gobe/
Mushroomers ONLINE!
An annotated directory of mycophiles (mushroom enthusiasts) with access to the Internet. http://members.aol.com/basidium/mushpepl.html
MykoWeb
A page devoted to mycology and mushrooming with arguably the best list of mushroom websites. http://www.mykoweb.com/
The World Wide Web Virtual Library: Mycology
The most comprehensive listing of mycological resources on the Internet, with scores of links of interest to professionals and amateurs. http://www.keil.ukans.edu/~fungi/
The Mushroom Grower’s Newsletter Home Page
http://www.agriculture.com/user.pages/Mushroom.html
The Mushroom Council
A commercial guide to mushrooms with retail trade information, a shopper’s guide to mushrooms, a recipe index, and more. http://www.mushroomcouncil.com — R.C.
This article appears in October 24 • 1997 and October 24 • 1997 (Cover).