Mushroom Foraging and Feasting: Recollections and Recipes From a Lifetime on the Hunt

Victoria Romanoff, a mycologist, has written a book about her passion for hunting mushrooms, which she learned as a child and has continued to pursue as an essential survival skill. She shares the wisdom gathered from a lifetime on the hunt, introducing 12 of the most easily foraged and delicious mushrooms, including the chanterelle, the morel, and the oyster, and providing recipes for both refined kitchen creations and rustic dishes. The book is illustrated with Romanoff's own color photos and will be a friendly primer for novice mushroom hunters and an unexpected delight for veteran mycophiles.

Format: Hardback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 22 July 2022
Publisher: Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S.

Victoria Romanoff's journey with mushrooms began at the age of four, when she picked her first butterpilz on the shores of the Baltic Sea. Little did she know that this newfound interest would become a crucial survival skill as she and her mother spent eight years in displaced persons camps after World War II, foraging wild foods to supplement their diets.

After settling in the United States, Romanoff continued to pursue her mycological passion, using her culinary skills to convert friends and strangers to the joys of wild mushrooms. In this captivating book, she shares the wisdom gathered from a lifetime of mushroom hunting.

Romanoff introduces readers to 12 of the most easily foraged and delicious mushrooms, including the chanterelle, the morel, and the oyster. She provides detailed descriptions of each variety, their appearance, habits, and lore, and offers recipes for preparing them in both refined and rustic styles.

Throughout the book, Romanoff shares personal stories from her eight decades of mushrooming, bringing alive the sensory experience of the hunt. Detailed accounts of her most memorable excursions showcase the unique connection between nature and culinary delight.

Illustrated with Romanoff's own color photos, which are both instructive and whimsical, "Mushroom Memoirs" serves as a friendly primer for novice mushroom hunters and an unexpected delight for veteran mycophiles. This captivating book showcases the beauty and versatility of mushrooms, reminding us of the importance of connecting with nature and embracing the joys of foraging for food.

Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780789214294