This is the book I’ve been waiting for and it’s everything I wanted: a detailed guide to foraging and identifying edible mushrooms in the UK.

Of course you have to be able to identify inedible and poisonous mushrooms too, but most ‘fungal forays’ and most identification books cover everything you might find.
This book does too – the key difference is that the focus and purpose is to identify edible mushrooms and to forage and harvest them with care to preserve the mycelium and future growth.

This book goes further with details on how to clean, cook and preserve your mushrooms, as well as covering the health benefits of eating them. The author has provided recipes and a seasonal calendar too. Finally, there is a helpful identification logbook to help you learn as you record your finds.

I don’t want more people out there foraging for delicious and delightful mushrooms, so I’d love to say – don’t buy this, find any other interest instead. The truth is, if you still insist on being interested, this is a brilliant and comprehensive guide. ( )