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Good Mushroom Bad Mushroom: Who's Who, Where to Find Them, and How to Enjoy Them Safely

by John Plischke

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A photo-rich introduction to identifying and cooking wild mushrooms

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A photo-rich introduction to identifying and cooking wild mushrooms

John Plischke’s field guide presents 50 notable wild mushrooms, pairing full-color photographs with identification guidance centered on distinguishing edible varieties from toxic ones. It combines practical outdoor reference material with recipes, linking mushroom hunting to the kitchen rather than treating fungi solely as a natural-history subject. The concealed-wire binding and matte-laminated pages are designed for use outdoors, while the compact selection keeps the book focused on a defined group of mushrooms instead of attempting a comprehensive catalog. Safety is a central organizing concern: the book addresses both what to look for and what to avoid when foraging.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Beginning mushroom foragers seeking an introductory identification guide
  • Home cooks interested in recipes using wild mushrooms
  • Nature enthusiasts who want an outdoor-friendly fungi reference

Themes

Wild mushroom identificationForaging safetyEdible and toxic fungiMushroom cookeryNature field guides

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Book overview

Let's go out and hunt mushrooms! Foraging for wild mushrooms is one of the most enjoyable and delicious of family activities.

Good Mushroom Bad Mushroom is a friendly, authoritative field guide to hunting and eating wild mushrooms, including (importantly) how to identify the edible ones and avoid the toxic ones. Mushroom expert John Plischke considers 50 of the most interesting and noteworthy mushrooms out there, with full-color photos throughout and generous helpings of mushroom recipes. An attractive gift book for beginners and old-timers alike - adults as well as curious kids - Good Mushroom Bad Mushroom features heavy matte-laminated pages and concealed-wire binding for handy use outside.

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