FORAGING FOR THE FOOLPROOF FOUR

CHANTERELLES

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CHICKEN OF THE WOODS

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MORELS

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PUFFBALLS

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Even the “easiest” mushrooms still require careful study and effort to ensure you have the correct one before eating. Do not consume any mushrooms in the wild without expert guidance.