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Species Name
Mushroom
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Latin Name
Craterellus cornucopioides
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Origin
United States
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Harvest Method
Foraged
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Range & Habitat
Western United States
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Producer
SFS Partnership
Range & Habitat
Fresh, Complex, Delicate
Short Seasonal delicacy. The Miner's Lettuce was named for the Miners of the California Gold Rush, who ate the plant to prevent scurvy. Miner's Lettuce is a member of the Purslane Family and can be incorporated into fresh salads and wilted into sets. Raw, Wilt, Puree.
Rich, Earthy, Fruity
Chanterelles are rich in flavor and most flavor components are fat soluable. Sauteing in butter or cream bring out the most flavors of Chanterelles. Roast, Braise, Saute, Raw.
Meaty, Moderate, Moist
Anything you can do with a Button Mushroom, you can do with Hen of the Woods. However, Hen of the Woods Mushrooms can grow to enormous sizes and can be grilled or roasted whole, crisping the skin and leaving the inside moist and tender. Hen of the Woods are a popular Mushroom on the market and are very respected in Japanese and Chinese cultures. It has a history of "Boosting the immune system" and has been part of "remedies" for a very long time. Roast, Grill, Saute, Stew.