morel in pine forest

A Single Mushroom Grows in Wine Country

by Julie H. CaseMorelsPosted on No Comments

Every time I’m in Walla Walla in the spring I press my foraging friends into taking me out into the woods. This April was no different. It’s cold when I arrive at John and Mary’s house early on a Tuesday morning, but I’m glad to see Bella and Blossom, the couple’s two black labs, and that …

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In Search of Southern Comforts

by Julie H. CaseMorels, RampsPosted on No Comments

It’s too early for morels, probably too dry, too, but I headed to Virginia last week looking for my favorite springtime wild edible anyway. Actually, that’s not true. I went south to learn about Virginia wines and to attend the Virginia Wine Summit, but that gave me an excuse to arrive early and scout the area. I made …

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