It's winter in Santa Barbara. That means rain and rain means...wild mushrooms. Near our home there is an urban forest, somewhat wild, that has an abundance of oak trees. Typically when it rains, all sorts of fungi emerge.
In a good there, there are even chanterelles. Mostly there are either inedible or downright poisonous varieties that pop up at various times. Here is a rogues gallery of mushrooms that I have loosely identified. These identifications are my best guess. NEVER consume a wild mushroom that has not been identified by an expert.
No chanterelles are out in this are yet. Time to go check my "spots" deep in the woods.
Chef Michael
Amanita Phalloides - Death Cap
Amanita Phalloides - Death Cap
Omphalotus olivascens - Jack-O-Lantern
The Orange Mushrooms
Same as above 2 weeks later
Omphalotus olivascens - Jack-O-Lantern
Lacraius variety - Exudes milky juice
Unknown
LBM - Little Brown Mushroom
Suillus Type - Under Pine Trees
Shaggy Mane
Common Field Mushroom
