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does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question)
#18851049 - 09/16/13 08:20 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Does any one know of any instances (im looking for personal accounts more than anything) of people eating chicken of the woods that was growing on the wrong sort of tree AND they didnt get sick from it?
All of the guides and research point to chicken of the woods poisonings coming from specimens growing out of eucalyptus (which is where my specimen came from) or coniferous tree. Whatever properties those trees have cause the human body distress when consumed (vomiting, mud butt, and stomach cramps).
What im curious to is if there are cases when people ate those mushrooms from the wrong tree but were fine.
The language of the guides alludes to there being the possibility that one might not get sick from consumption of said mushrooms.
The specimens I collected are in such fine condition and just look so damn good I am highly considering cooking a small portion and seeing how my body reacts if it reacts at all.
What are your thoughts on this? Has it been done before? Have YOU done it before? Am i just an idiot with wishful thinking?
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: generalsherman55]
#18855193 - 09/17/13 07:51 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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I have read that it has been done before, I think i sent you info on that... someone who suspected they had been eating them off of a dead hemlock, because all the trees around were mature hemlocks... but they were not able to make a positive ID on the tree... the person claimed to have returned to the same site and eaten them several seasons in a row without any bad effects... I am highly skeptical of this report, as hemlocks are conifers and I personally consider conifers a bad wood for chickys and many other edible mushrooms.. many digestive issues associated with edible mushrooms that grow directly off conifers.. my advice, don't risk it, just wait for better chickys...
I am starting a new rule of thumb: "Know your wood to know whats good!"
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: rev0kadavur]
#18855237 - 09/17/13 08:02 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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rev0kadavur said: I have read that it has been done before, I think i sent you info on that... someone who suspected they had been eating them off of a dead hemlock, because all the trees around were mature hemlocks... but they were not able to make a positive ID on the tree... the person claimed to have returned to the same site and eaten them several seasons in a row without any bad effects... I am highly skeptical of this report, as hemlocks are conifers and I personally consider conifers a bad wood for chickys and many other edible mushrooms.. many digestive issues associated with edible mushrooms that grow directly off conifers.. my advice, don't risk it, just wait for better chickys...
I am starting a new rule of thumb: "Know your wood to know whats good!"
ganzig mentioned earlier that he had eaten chicken from a coniferous tree with no ill effects
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: generalsherman55]
#18855445 - 09/17/13 08:52 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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I saw a bunch growing on long dead cedars (50+ years dead), I would have grabbed and ate them, but they were a bit too mushy.
I'm sorry, but if you aren't willing to risk a little cramps and diarrhea to find out... Man up!
Take a few bites, wait 6 hours and if you're fine, proceed to eat some more.
This is how I eat every batch of mushrooms I find. Be sure to cook thoroughly as well.
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: liamtheloser]
#18855453 - 09/17/13 08:54 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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im going to eat them dude. just when my schedule is free (i aint trynna have mudbutt for 7 hours on campus when i have class and such) saving them for friday so i can poop in the name of science
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: generalsherman55]
#18855473 - 09/17/13 08:57 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Haha, I never pass up an opportunity to have extreme diarrhea! It's very soul cleansing. Nothing cleans like FIRE!
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: liamtheloser]
#18855483 - 09/17/13 08:59 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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liamtheloser said: Haha, I never pass up an opportunity to have extreme diarrhea! It's very soul cleansing. Nothing cleans like FIRE!
so you have experience with mushrooms making you sick before? what should i expect?
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: generalsherman55]
#18855671 - 09/17/13 09:42 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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I have, I used to become sick from Agaricus bisporus!
The cramps were not muscular for me, more of a very gassy feeling, a painful gassy for sure, but not unbearable. And the diarrhea was not that bad, I've had e. Coli and food poisoning before and they were much worse.
Also have had reactions to something I thought were liberty caps. But the only funny feeling I had at the time was in my bowels several hours later.
Cubensis usually don't make me vomits but they do give me the shits... Which is almost unbearable due to the patterns on my bathroom floor and walls.
I'd compare it to food poisoning if I had to choose something to compare it to.
Also, I've heard of marathon diarrhea sessions from misidentified poisonous mushrooms, which I have had limited experience with, that last a whole day, but I think that'spretty rare, aand just the fact that these are an edible (although some books list them as edible but highly discouraged) I don't think a negative reaction would be very extreme.
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: liamtheloser]
#18855944 - 09/17/13 10:45 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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fa sho. i can deal with that.
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: generalsherman55]
#18864343 - 09/19/13 06:23 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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rev0kadavur said: I have read that it has been done before, I think i sent you info on that... someone who suspected they had been eating them off of a dead hemlock, because all the trees around were mature hemlocks... but they were not able to make a positive ID on the tree... the person claimed to have returned to the same site and eaten them several seasons in a row without any bad effects... I am highly skeptical of this report, as hemlocks are conifers and I personally consider conifers a bad wood for chickys and many other edible mushrooms.. many digestive issues associated with edible mushrooms that grow directly off conifers.. my advice, don't risk it, just wait for better chickys...
I am starting a new rule of thumb: "Know your wood to know whats good!"
ganzig mentioned earlier that he had eaten chicken from a coniferous tree with no ill effects
But not everyone has the same body, I just caution it to anyone considering... me personally, I pass on it... i have heard reports on both sides of the fence in regards to conifers... Id rather just wait for an oak stand, something more reliable with less of a risk factor... but even off an oak back east, some people have mushroom sensitivities and should stay aware of that always being a possibility.. speshully with a new mushroom.
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: rev0kadavur]
#18864356 - 09/19/13 06:26 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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tmrw is D day. finna fry up a lil bit of my chicken and see what happens. wish me luck. 
milk thistle if all goes awry
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: generalsherman55]
#18864834 - 09/19/13 07:57 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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I am allergic to the chicken and it don't matter what it's growing on. Makes me puke and/ or gives me terrible gas.
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: generalsherman55]
#18868015 - 09/20/13 02:32 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Amanita virosa said: I am allergic to the chicken and it don't matter what it's growing on. Makes me puke and/ or gives me terrible gas.
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generalsherman55 said: tmrw is D day. finna fry up a lil bit of my chicken and see what happens. wish me luck. 
milk thistle if all goes awry
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: rev0kadavur]
#18868026 - 09/20/13 02:35 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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its cool. i was getting hella fat anyways
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: generalsherman55]
#18868065 - 09/20/13 02:46 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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It's ok, I had refried beans and mushroom curry for breakfast, I'll be toilet buddies with you.
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: liamtheloser]
#18868137 - 09/20/13 03:03 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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yay! i am not alone. another guy found some chicken an a conifer today. he might be joining us
let the battle shits commence!
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: generalsherman55]
#18869130 - 09/20/13 07:25 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Man, I've been looking for chickens for weeks and haven't found SHIT. Sounds like you guys are about to find some for me
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: Forrester]
#18869731 - 09/20/13 09:26 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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All it grows on around here is conifers. I'm not a fan of them, but never got sick either. RR
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: RogerRabbit]
#18869754 - 09/20/13 09:33 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Well, how's your butthole feeling, Sherman?
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: Forrester]
#18870244 - 09/20/13 11:40 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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ive got a whole grocery bag full!
its been almost four hours with no ill effects. just sautéed it in olive oil to get the flavour. it tasted and felt just like chicken. very cool. am gonna cook up smore tmrw. havent gotten any mudbutt, tummy trouble, nassau, or nothin!
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: generalsherman55]
#18870261 - 09/20/13 11:43 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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i didnt have very much just to be safe:

i would say each of those pieces was a good solid three bites. i have a toooon leftover which i am going to cook with capers, anchovies, and white wine tmrw.
i actually overcooked them a bit not knowing how long they would take to cook, they were a little bit dry/tough on the outside so im going to keep that in mind next time.
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: generalsherman55]
#18870357 - 09/21/13 12:20 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Good work, I knew you'd survive!
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: liamtheloser]
#18870363 - 09/21/13 12:23 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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they were yum yum in my tum tim
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: generalsherman55]
#18870367 - 09/21/13 12:24 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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I've only found rotten ones so far, but as soon as I find some beautiful eaters they're ALL MINE.
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: liamtheloser]
#18872797 - 09/21/13 04:01 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Finally had some luck today

Can anyone ID that stump? I suck at tree ID's, but I really wanna eat these they were PRISTINE, no bugs, no rot, super soft and tender. Mmmmm....
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Oh yeah here's something I found on the whole poison thing. So it's actually different species I guess?
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Editor’s Aside: Recent mycological detective work has revealed differences in what was once considered to be just one species–there are in fact a handful of distinct species of Laetiporus in North America.2 Tom Volk briefly reviewed them back in 2001, but be aware that many field guides haven’t caught up yet with this improved taxonomy. In our area (northeastern North America), Laetiporus huroniensis is morphologically almost identical to Laetiporus sulphureus — the two can best be distinguished by where they grow and what they grow on. The conifer-loving Laetiporus huroniensis of the Great Lakes seems to cause poisoning more often than true L. sulphureus, and may also sometimes interbreed with the latter, making it even more difficult to distinguish one species from another. In western north America, true Laetiporus sulphureus does not occur, but at least two lookalikes do: Laetiporus gilbertsonii (on eucalyptus, and more frequently implicated in poisonings) and Laetiporus conifericola (on conifers). If you are unlucky, or sensitive to whatever unidentified toxin is in these, you may experience vomiting, chills, and perhaps mild hallucinations–I haven’t heard of any deaths. Yet there are many (probably over 90% of you) who eat these species with impunity, so it’s hard to know what to advise, except caution.
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: generalsherman55]
#18873072 - 09/21/13 05:08 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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You will probably get better answers in the hunting and ID forum since most of us in gourmet grow more than we hunt. Let me know by pm if you want it moved. RR
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: Forrester]
#18873450 - 09/21/13 07:15 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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god those look good. were there leaves on the said stumps branches? did you compare the bark texture to trees in the area?
iono breh. id say eat it. ever if you get sick which there is a chance of if its growing on eucalyptus or coniferous tree, its gonna be delicious regardless. :P
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: generalsherman55]
#18873481 - 09/21/13 07:24 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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I eat a ton of cotw off conifers and never have negative reaction. It seems more edible mushrooms come with a warning of potential negative reactions than not. Alot of it is probably allergies that vary person to person.
As far as the types of trees, the cotw supposedly is able to absorb toxins from the trees. Im not sure how often this actually happens but its likely many cases are just allergic reaction / specimens past their prime.
I would just start with a small test sample if you find some on eucalyptus or cedar and want to eat it.
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: OregonBlueShroom]
#18873515 - 09/21/13 07:35 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Ate some things tonight and just got back from bike riding. This thread is hilarious. Ha ha
I did get sick from mushrooms once. Green spored lepiota. Ugh. Horrible 6 hours of million mile used motor oil steadily flowing from my ass while throwing up egg yolk. Naked in 3 girls bathroom who I had met only a few hours before. Thank god they took care of me. Good night guys.
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: azur]
#18873536 - 09/21/13 07:40 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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If it had green spores it was Chlorophyllum molybdites, it causes more mushroom poisonings than any other species..
That really sucks ive heard poisoning by that species is especially bad. It wont kill you but will make you wish you were dead. I bet your more carefull identifying your mushrooms after that experience.
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: OregonBlueShroom]
#18873553 - 09/21/13 07:46 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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That experience was horrible. I was 22 then and fresh into mushrooms. Two days later I bought my first identification guide. The following day I was weak, but the days after that I felt so amazing, so cleansed. For years, even the smell of those nasty fuckers made me queasy.
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: RogerRabbit]
#18874307 - 09/21/13 11:39 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: generalsherman55]
#18874733 - 09/22/13 05:22 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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generalsherman55 said: god those look good. were there leaves on the said stumps branches? did you compare the bark texture to trees in the area?
iono breh. id say eat it. ever if you get sick which there is a chance of if its growing on eucalyptus or coniferous tree, its gonna be delicious regardless. :P
I didn't see any leaves, it was a pretty well dead stump. My wife swore it was hemlock at first but we looked at it again when we walked by and the bark on another piece of it looked more like nearby oaks.
Meh, I'm eating it anyway. They're too perfect to let 'em go to waste. I think I'm gonna fry them, probably start with just a few pieces. I'll report back if I have any negative reactions.
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: Forrester]
#18874740 - 09/22/13 05:32 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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i wish you luck, they good even if you get sick tho :P
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: generalsherman55]
#18875723 - 09/22/13 12:27 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Sauteed up with some scrambled eggs this morning for the trial run. No problems at all, and man were they good! I can't wait to try 'em fried later.
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: Forrester]
#18875735 - 09/22/13 12:30 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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if nothing happens in four hours you should be in the clear.
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: generalsherman55]
#18876940 - 09/22/13 05:20 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Fried chickens. Awesome 
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: Forrester]
#18877376 - 09/22/13 06:50 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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yeah im gonna cook smore when i get home! my gf isnt willing to try them though. she a noodle
shes reading this over my shoulder right meow :3
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: generalsherman55]
#18877434 - 09/22/13 07:07 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Yeah, my wife did all the cooking but I only got her to try one bite 
A lil' squeamish about the shrooms but she's one hell of a cook!
It's funny how afraid most people are to eat stuff that doesn't come from a grocery store.
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: Forrester]
#18877606 - 09/22/13 07:44 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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I always approach eating wild mushrooms with some level of anxiety, I don't know the whole reason behind it, because I know my ID is dead on, and besides that, most poisonous mushrooms only result in gastrointestinal upset, but those first few bites I'm always a bit nervous about.
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: liamtheloser]
#18877625 - 09/22/13 07:48 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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liamtheloser said: I always approach eating wild mushrooms with some level of anxiety, I don't know the whole reason behind it, because I know my ID is dead on, and besides that, most poisonous mushrooms only result in gastrointestinal upset, but those first few bites I'm always a bit nervous about.
Me too, I will admit. Although more than that, it's the bugs.
First lobster mushroom the other day, it was amazingly delicious, but I constantly wondered how many bugs I was actually eating (after how many I knocked off and cut out). That's why these are so awesome, first mushroom find ever with not the slightest hint of bugs.
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: Forrester]
#18877673 - 09/22/13 07:59 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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that just protein
in fact theres a very large idea in the food movement to switch over from cow/pig/chicken production to bug production as a renewable source of protein
it can be done on the micro scale with low tech and cost for a very high yield
and the insects themselves carry a much higher protein/essential nutrient ration than red meat and the amount of time/food/energy/money you put in makes bug consumption something like 8,000 times more efficient.
if we removed all the factory farms in this transition and substitution, we would be saving the soil from factory farm leakage and contaminants, lowering the carbon impact of shipping these animals large distances, and make pharmaceuticals cheaper as something like 80% of all drugs go into keeping animals semi-healthy before slaughter as they are dying on a corn fed diet which is not what they are meant to consume.
this would in turn cause the far more preferable local and more natural methods of animal rearing. local farmers going back to raising animals fed on grass and selling them for much higher costs than corn fed animals. which in fact aren't really higher costs, they are actual costs of what meat should be when raised naturally and in coherence with their biology. yes you are paying more, but for a better product that doesnt contribute to subsidized corn, agribusiness, and the fast food industry (who make it seem like meat should be a cheap and readily available commodity).
so basically what im saying is quit being a prude and eat your bugs. theyre good for you
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: generalsherman55]
#18877764 - 09/22/13 08:16 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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generalsherman55 said: so basically what im saying is quit being a prude and eat your bugs. theyre good for you
Haha, yeah I agree I was half joking about the bugs. I consume quite a few, mostly from my outdoor grown oysters which get worms from the day they pin out there, there's no avoiding it. I'd rather cook well and eat 'em than throw away pounds of oysters.
Nice to see someone so educated on the environmental implications of the meat industry. Other than the bugs, I've been vegetarian since '08, for just those reasons. If I can't raise or catch it myself I'll pass.
That's one of the reasons I'm so excited about mushrooms, they're really a great meat replacement for someone who's gone veg. Bugs? Yeah, maybe I'll get there.
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: Forrester]
#18877997 - 09/22/13 09:16 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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cooked em like my fave eel recipe
quicke saute in olive oil. put em aside. (they absorb hella oil btw so i had to add more than i would for the eel)
add capers, crushed garlic, red pepper flakes, bay leaves, minced anchovy (again had to add oil bc they mushrooms absorbed it all)
let simmer for about 4 mins
add 1/4 cup white wine
let simmer for 3 mins
re-add mushrooms
cover and stir occasionally for the next 5 mins
BAM! they are delicious too!







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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: generalsherman55]
#18878003 - 09/22/13 09:17 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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still got about 3 lbs leftover...
it aint gonna keep forever. any ideas as to how i should keep them? (freeze, dry etc.)
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: generalsherman55]
#18878265 - 09/22/13 10:16 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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damn. i couldnt even finish half my bowl. fuck i am full
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: generalsherman55]
#18878290 - 09/22/13 10:21 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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I've heard they can be frozen
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: azur]
#18879506 - 09/23/13 07:46 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Yeah I've heard of fresh freezing before cooking, as well as sauteing and then freezing, but haven't tried either yet. Local guy says they're good in the fridge for like a week.
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: Forrester]
#18879902 - 09/23/13 10:07 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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mine have been in the fridge for exactly a week now
made chicken of the woods omelet this morning. yummy
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: generalsherman55]
#18882255 - 09/23/13 08:47 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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generalsherman55 said: made chicken of the woods omelet this morning. yummy
Mmmm... good plan. Will try. Got some left I gotta use pretty quick.
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: Forrester]
#18886158 - 09/24/13 06:29 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Keep in mind cumulative possibilities... No need to over do it.
Cook and freeze your excess in portions, for enjoyment later in the year... I recommend vacuum-seal after a dry saute.
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: rev0kadavur]
#18886417 - 09/24/13 07:45 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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yeah i ate too much. im kind of tired of it. plus it absorbs so much butter/oil
i was thinking of baking some but now that the weekends over i dont have time to cook it fancy
prolly just gonna toss it by the maple tree and pray it slowly kills my maple like the delicious parasite it is
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: generalsherman55]
#18886931 - 09/24/13 09:57 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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You don't have to cook mushrooms with oil.
I never use oil in cooking, maybe next time try sautéing in vegetable broth or water sautéing. I would use chicken of the woods by water sautéing with onions and spinach. Top with chickpeas. Yum. Also very low fat and high nutrient density.
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: liamtheloser]
#18889066 - 09/25/13 12:28 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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liamtheloser said: You don't have to cook mushrooms with oil.
I never use oil in cooking, maybe next time try sautéing in vegetable broth or water sautéing. I would use chicken of the woods by water sautéing with onions and spinach. Top with chickpeas. Yum. Also very low fat and high nutrient density.
Exactly.
Or use nothing at all, rely on the moisture locked inside the mushroom... this is what a Dry Saute is... Non-stick pan is going to be the best, medium high-heat... cut the mushrooms to your liking, chunky slices are good (1/2 inch - 1 inch thick)... Once pan is hot, toss them in... Don't let them sit too long, keep them moving.... they will excrete their juices and cook in them for several minutes... eventually there is a point where the mushrooms suddenly reabsorbed whats left of their juices... shortly after that they are done.... depending on the quantity and type of mushroom, this method takes about 6-10 minutes.
My favorite mushroom cooking method.
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: rev0kadavur]
#18889073 - 09/25/13 12:30 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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i know chants do that, but i didnt read anything about chickys doing that. all the recipes and methods i saw suggested butter and oil.
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: generalsherman55]
#18889228 - 09/25/13 01:08 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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generalsherman55 said: i know chants do that, but i didnt read anything about chickys doing that. all the recipes and methods i saw suggested butter and oil.
You can dry saute most mushrooms... when getting to fragile and brittle gill varieties, etc, its mostly an issue of sticking to the pan or holding their shape/falling apart... thus why using a good non-stick pan is ideal... lower the heat for the more fragile ones, a good way to go too... and if you do resort to adding water, broth, oil or butter, you don't really need to add much.. if you use oil and butter and find yourself needing more than just a little, just keep adding splashes of water to the pan until cooking is done, just to keep them from sticking....
Experiment, you'll learn via trial and error... that's how I learned. (To Cook)
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Re: does anyone know of any known cases (chicken of the woods question) [Re: generalsherman55]
#18889261 - 09/25/13 01:17 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Tossing them in oil in butter first may be a way to limit the amount... get them coated, then let the excess drain off before putting them in the pan... then use a tablespoon of water at a time as you cook if they begin to stick too much... keep them moving!
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