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Field Guide To Edible Mushrooms Of Britain And Europe
Description
Field Guide to Edible Mushrooms of Britain and Europe is an invaluable source of information and advice on when and where to look for edible fungi throughout Europe.
It features over 65 of the very best edible mushroom species and 30 poisonous confusion species for extra safety. A clear summary for each species provides information on edibility, habitat, season, size and key identification features.
The book is fully illustrated with over 200 superb species photographs, shot in situ using natural light and highlighting unique characteristics. Useful and practical advice is given on the storage and cooking of each species, to help make the best culinary use of them.
Table of Contents
From Pounds to Pints to Penny Buns (Boletus Edulis)
An Introduction
Mushrooms in History
The Different Parts of a Mushroom
Collecting Mushrooms
When and Where to Hunt Mushrooms
Mushroom Forays
How to Use This Book
Edible Species
Truffle Species
Poisonous Species
Storage Methods
Cooking with Mushrooms
Further Reading
Useful Addresses
Glossary
Index
Acknowledgements
An Introduction
Mushrooms in History
The Different Parts of a Mushroom
Collecting Mushrooms
When and Where to Hunt Mushrooms
Mushroom Forays
How to Use This Book
Edible Species
Truffle Species
Poisonous Species
Storage Methods
Cooking with Mushrooms
Further Reading
Useful Addresses
Glossary
Index
Acknowledgements
Product details
| Published | 18 Jun 2015 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 160 |
| ISBN | 9781472920843 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Natural History |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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