I found my first Maitake this past weekend. Overall it was a great success. Very tiring, but I was able to find two first, maitake and Jack-o-lanterns! Overall, I found the following choice eddibles: maitake, beesteak, chanterelle, and hedgehog mushrooms! Though it's good eating, maitake is not on the top of my wild mushrooms list because to me, they are like all polypores, in that they have a woody texture and taste to them which makes them a bit on the dry side compared to say oysters, chanterelle, and hedgehog mushrooms.
Good job I like the light nature of the video I wanted to tell you that it's a lot easier to clean your Mitaki if you cut it in sections about an inch wide like slices then most of the little stuff just Falls right out I wash mine thoroughly and I freeze it sell it dry cook and also make lots of broth
Thanks! I like to tear mine apart where the "branches" naturally separate and then slice the core into thinner pieces. It's definitely a versatile mushroom that takes well to many different perseveration techniques!
Not all oaks produce acorns every year. Leaf ID is much more dependable. Also, what was the last seasoning you added to your jerky marinade? I didn't catch it. I'd like to make my own but with lots less heat. A question for the Brits: do your massive oaks also produce Maitake? Thanks and keep making these GREAT videos!
Great video and lush looking recipe for jerky! I have a ton of Oaks on my doorstep, so hopefully one at least has some Hen of the Woods :) Mush love from UK
Hi guys, nice video, was this filmed in October? Old ailing sweet chestnut trees are good for the Maetake too; found 3 (to pick) last month. One on a low side- branch that had died, growing at the base of the dead bit, out of what looked like healthy bark. 🌳🕊💚, or 🍄🕊❤ if you prefer
I used to forage and I miss it. But I'm enjoying your videos. Good info. I hope your channel keeps growing.
Thank you!!
I really liked the voice over cooking style you added to this video! Love the video snippet at the end as well. Gotta go out and get off that couch!
Woah those are some big bunches
looking forward to see 2023 harvest...
Free food what’s better than this great video I will keep this tradition
Hit me up for more tree identification tips😎
I found my first Maitake this past weekend. Overall it was a great success. Very tiring, but I was able to find two first, maitake and Jack-o-lanterns! Overall, I found the following choice eddibles: maitake, beesteak, chanterelle, and hedgehog mushrooms! Though it's good eating, maitake is not on the top of my wild mushrooms list because to me, they are like all polypores, in that they have a woody texture and taste to them which makes them a bit on the dry side compared to say oysters, chanterelle, and hedgehog mushrooms.
Awesome mushrooms finds and vids as usual!!
Thanks!!
Good job I like the light nature of the video I wanted to tell you that it's a lot easier to clean your Mitaki if you cut it in sections about an inch wide like slices then most of the little stuff just Falls right out I wash mine thoroughly and I freeze it sell it dry cook and also make lots of broth
Thanks! I like to tear mine apart where the "branches" naturally separate and then slice the core into thinner pieces. It's definitely a versatile mushroom that takes well to many different perseveration techniques!
i agree with Gliese. If you gently rip Maetake from the edge of the caps down; this preserves the character and texture rather pleasingly 🌳🕊💚
NICE MAITAKE！
Not all oaks produce acorns every year. Leaf ID is much more dependable. Also, what was the last seasoning you added to your jerky marinade? I didn't catch it. I'd like to make my own but with lots less heat. A question for the Brits: do your massive oaks also produce Maitake? Thanks and keep making these GREAT videos!
❤ Love your show! I live in the western piedmont. You could teach and have a small work shop for a small fee. Keep the good narrative going your ❤
Great video and lush looking recipe for jerky! I have a ton of Oaks on my doorstep, so hopefully one at least has some Hen of the Woods :) Mush love from UK
Hi guys, nice video, was this filmed in October?
Old ailing sweet chestnut trees are good for the Maetake too; found 3 (to pick) last month. One on a low side- branch that had died, growing at the base of the dead bit, out of what looked like healthy bark.
🌳🕊💚, or 🍄🕊❤ if you prefer
Yep! This was filmed in October
I got 3 in early November 2023 Pennsylvania
❤ 😊 I am not a bot.