Edible Wild Mushrooms of Illinois and Surrounding States: A Field-To-Kitchen

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Condition
Like New: A book that looks new but has been read. Cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket ...
Pages
232
Publication Date
2009-04-01
ISBN
9780252076435
Book Title
Edible Wild Mushrooms of Illinois and Surrounding States : a Field-To-Kitchen Guide
Publisher
University of Illinois Press
Item Length
10 in
Publication Year
2009
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
0.7 in
Author
Joe Mcfarland, Gregory M. Mueller
Genre
Nature, Cooking
Topic
Specific Ingredients / Vegetables, Plants / Mushrooms, Reference, Regional & Ethnic / American / Middle Western States
Item Weight
24.6 Oz
Item Width
8.2 in
Number of Pages
232 Pages
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Publisher
University of Illinois Press
ISBN-10
0252076435
ISBN-13
9780252076435
eBay Product ID (ePID)
70934888

Product Key Features

Book Title
Edible Wild Mushrooms of Illinois and Surrounding States : a Field-To-Kitchen Guide
Number of Pages
232 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Specific Ingredients / Vegetables, Plants / Mushrooms, Reference, Regional & Ethnic / American / Middle Western States
Publication Year
2009
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, Cooking
Author
Joe Mcfarland, Gregory M. Mueller
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
24.6 Oz
Item Length
10 in
Item Width
8.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2008-040179
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"Essential information for naturalists and cooks alike."--Illinois Times   "Edible Wild Mushrooms of Illinois and Surrounding Statesshould be required reading by all wild mushroom hunters in the Midwest, especially beginners. It will be an instant success throughout the Midwest and beyond!"--Fungi, "Finally! This is the mushroom book we've all been waiting for. Any mushroom hunter in the Midwest will find it incredible. If we owned only one mushroom book, this would be it."--Tom and Vicky Nauman, founders of Morel Mania, Inc., "Required reading for all wild mushroom hunters in the Midwest, and especially beginners. McFarland and Mueller have come up with an entirely new format for getting the uninitiated involved in the joys of wild mushrooming. The writing is learned but very easy to understand, entertaining, and witty--at times hilarious. Bravo!" Britt A. Bunyard, publisher and editor in chief,Fungimagazine "Complete with interesting vignettes and delightful recipes . . . . A thought-provoking, humorous, and practical guide." Andrew S. Methven, professor and chair of biological sciences, Eastern Illinois University, ''Required reading for all wild mushroom hunters in the Midwest, and especially beginners. McFarland and Mueller have come up with an entirely new format for getting the uninitiated involved in the joys of wild mushrooming. The writing is learned but very easy to understand, entertaining, and witty--at times hilarious. Bravo!'' Britt A. Bunyard, publisher and editor in chief, Fungi magazine ''Complete with interesting vignettes and delightful recipes ... A thought-provoking, humorous, and practical guide.'' Andrew S. Methven, professor and chair of biological sciences, Eastern Illinois University, "An important contribution to the culinary world as well as to the world of amateur mycology. This book will appeal to anyone interested in edible mushrooms, their identification, or how to prepare them for the table."--Andrew N. Miller, Illinois State Mycologist, Illinois Natural History Survey "Complete with interesting vignettes and delightful recipes involving wild mushrooms, this book will be of use to anyone interested in collecting and eating wild mushrooms in the Midwest. A thought-provoking, humorous, and practical guide."--Andrew S. Methven, professor and chair of biological sciences, Eastern Illinois University, "Essential information for naturalists and cooks alike."-- Illinois Times " Edible Wild Mushrooms of Illinois and Surrounding States should be required reading by all wild mushroom hunters in the Midwest, especially beginners. It will be an instant success throughout the Midwest and beyond!"-- Fungi, "Perfect for any mushroom hunter or wannabe hunter."--Illinois Country Living "[A] beautifully photographed, chummily written guide."Chicago Reader, "Perfect for any mushroom hunter or wannabe hunter."-- Illinois Country Living "[A] beautifully photographed, chummily written guide." Chicago Reader, " Edible Wild Mushrooms of Illinois and Surrounding States should be required reading by all wild mushroom hunters in the Midwest, especially beginners. It will be an instant success throughout the Midwest and beyond!"-- Fungi, "This book should be required reading for all wild mushroom hunters in the Midwest, and especially beginners. McFarland and Mueller have come up with an entirely new format for getting the uninitiated involved in the joys of wild mushrooming. The writing is learned but very easy to understand, entertaining, and witty--at times hilarious. Bravo!"--Britt A. Bunyard, publisher and editor in chief, Fungi magazine, "Essential information for naturalists and cooks alike."-- Illinois Times   " Edible Wild Mushrooms of Illinois and Surrounding States should be required reading by all wild mushroom hunters in the Midwest, especially beginners. It will be an instant success throughout the Midwest and beyond!"-- Fungi
Dewey Decimal
579.6/163209773
Synopsis
Lavishly illustrated with nearly three hundred gorgeous full-color photos, this engaging guidebook carefully describes forty different edible species of wild mushrooms found around Illinois and surrounding states, including Iowa, Wisconsin, Missouri, Indiana, and Kentucky. With conversational and witty prose, the book provides extensive detail on each edible species, including photographs of potential look-alikes to help you safely identify and avoid poisonous species. Mushroom lovers from Chicago to Cairo will find their favorite local varieties, including morels, chanterelles, boletes, puffballs, and many others. Veteran mushroom hunters Joe McFarland and Gregory M. Mueller also impart their wisdom about the best times and places to find these hidden gems.Edible Wild Mushrooms of Illinois and Surrounding States also offers practical advice on preparing, storing, drying, and cooking with wild mushrooms, presenting more than two dozen tantalizing mushroom recipes from some of the best restaurants and chefs in Illinois, including one of Food & Wine magazine's top 10 new chefs of 2007. Recipes include classics like Beer Battered Morels, Parasol Mushroom Frittatas, and even the highly improbable (yet delectable) Morel Tiramisu for dessert.As the first new book about Illinois mushrooms in more than eighty years, this is the guide that mushroom hunters and cooks have been craving., Lavishly illustrated with nearly three hundred gorgeous full-color photos, this engaging guidebook carefully describes forty different edible species of wild mushrooms found around Illinois and surrounding states, including Iowa, Wisconsin, Missouri, Indiana, and Kentucky. With conversational and witty prose, the book provides extensive detail on each edible species, including photographs of potential look-alikes to help you safely identify and avoid poisonous species. Mushroom lovers from Chicago to Cairo will find their favorite local varieties, including morels, chanterelles, boletes, puffballs, and many others. Veteran mushroom hunters Joe McFarland and Gregory M. Mueller also impart their wisdom about the best times and places to find these hidden gems. Edible Wild Mushrooms of Illinois and Surrounding States also offers practical advice on preparing, storing, drying, and cooking with wild mushrooms, presenting more than two dozen tantalizing mushroom recipes from some of the best restaurants and chefs in Illinois, including one of Food & Wine magazine's top 10 new chefs of 2007. Recipes include classics like Beer Battered Morels, Parasol Mushroom Frittatas, and even the highly improbable (yet delectable) Morel Tiramisu for dessert. As the first new book about Illinois mushrooms in more than eighty years, this is the guide that mushroom hunters and cooks have been craving. Visit the book's companion website at www.illinoismushrooms.com., The comprehensive guide to wild mushrooms in the heartland--perfect for the coffee table, glove box, and kitchen
LC Classification Number
QK605.5.I3M34 2009

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  • lightweight and easy to understand

    A very informative book.Photos and information tell about the edible mushrooms,as well as their poisonous look-a-likes.Great book for beginners and pros.Nothing bad to say about this book.A must have for any mushroom hunter/gatherer.

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  • enjoying natures supermarket

    I love mushrooms but never knew there were so many good mushrooms around my area waiting to be ate. I've already tried 2 new ones and the search continues thanks to this great book. Recommend to anyone.

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  • Great Book

    Great book to read if you want to find out what ones are safe to eat and the ones that are not. Recommend for anyone who is as leary as I am about eating any mushroom other than the morels

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    good book for identification and recipes

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  • Cool book. A+

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