PART ONE, FEAR AND LOATHING IN NORTH AMERICA: WHY EAT FUNGUS?
Why don't I just be normal and stay away from wild mushrooms?
What are mushrooms?
What do mushrooms eat?
Why do mushrooms look like they do?
What nutritional value do mushrooms have?
What medicinal value do wild mushrooms have?
What about the “other kind” of mushrooms?
So where can I get mushrooms?
Can I grow my own?
PART TWO, LIVE WILD OR DIE: WILD MUSHROOM HUNTING FOR FUN AND PROFIT
Chapter 1, Edibility
Aren’t most mushrooms poisonous?
Don’t a lot of the edible mushrooms have poisonous look alikes?
What about those experts that you hear about in the news killing themselves?
What’s the difference between “poisonous” and “not edible?”
What about when it says “poisonous to some” or “edible with caution?”
Are mushrooms more dangerous to pets?
What does “edibility unknown” mean?
Why don’t I just be normal and stay away from wild mushrooms?
So how can I be careful eating mushrooms?
Chapter 2, Gathering
When should I go mushroom hunting?
Where should I go mushroom hunting?
What do I take with me?
What are some safety precautions and guidelines for gathering mushrooms?
Is it safe to touch or smell poisonous mushrooms?
Why is my mushroom moving?
Can you hurt the mushroom population by gathering them?
Can I make money selling wild mushrooms?
Chapter 3, Identification
Aren’t you going to explain how to identify a mushroom?
What’s a “spore print?”
Aren’t there any rules-of-thumb about edibility?
What are the top ten wild mushrooms to look for?`
PART THREE, A FUNGUSTATORY EXPERIENCE: SERVING AND PRESERVING WILD MUSHROOMS
How do I clean and store wild mushrooms?
Is it really necessary to cook mushrooms?
How do I cook mushrooms?
Wild mushroom recipes
How do I use mushrooms as medicine?
What else can I do with mushrooms?
RESOURCES
People, clubs
Websites
Booksfield guides
cultivation guides
fungals (medicinal mushroom guides)
mushroom photography, art
mycoremediation
general reading on fungi
for childrenMagazines
Audio, Video & Multimedia