Untamed Mushrooms from Field to Table...

Step into the fascinating world of "Untamed Mushrooms: from Field to Table" with renowned experts in Mycology, Photography, and Cuisine: Michael Karns, Dennis Becker, and Lisa Golden Schroeder! Michael is a beloved instructor here at North House Folk School and teaches several classes at North House Folk School every year, including courses in mushrooms and lichens as well as birding by ear.  This midwestern guide to mushrooms is divided into two distinct sections: one with lovely photos and descriptions of edible mushrooms found in the Midwest as well as narrative about the fungi themselves, and the second half filled with mouthwatering photos and recipes of how to use these wonderful mushrooms at home. 

This beautiful book will open up your world to nature in a way that will increase your confidence and palette and will certainly expand your curiosity about the natural world around us. Untamed Mushrooms provides information about getting started looking for mushrooms along with tools and tips for fun and safe harvesting of local fungi. The book is published by the Minnesota Historical Society Press with full color photographic illustrations throughout.