WARNING: This material is from a cookbook that's over 100 years old. It's for historical purposes only. Use more current resources to actually pick wild mushrooms. Let's be careful out there!!!
Overall
- Always err on the side of caution when picking mushroom
- Never touch a mushroom that you are not sure what the species is
Common Safe to Eat Louisiana Mushrooms
- Oyster mushrooms (left) are a delicious species of mushroom commonly found around decomposing trees or anywhere around bark. They are said to be the best eating mushroom in Louisiana.
- Boletes are also safe to consume and they run rampant in the Louisiana area. They are said to have caps that are clearly different than the stems, and pores on the bottoms of the
- Portobello's, while not very common in Louisiana, are edible and delicious in many different ways.
Summary
Typically, mushrooms in areas where cows and sheep have pasteurized are safe to eat. Also mushrooms with pink undercaps, that slowly turn brown as they age are safe. Never eat a mushroom without understanding what is safe to eat. Good luck and happy foraging.
Source — Cooking In the Old Creole Days
Prepared by Noah Beeson
Louisiana Anthology
September 13, 2022
Prepared by Noah Beeson
Louisiana Anthology
September 13, 2022
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