Comb Tooth
Big Laughing Jim
Fall Oysters
Fawn Mushrooms
Lepista Irina
Shaggy Manes
Wild Ginger
These events are "go" rain or shine.
To sign up and reserve tickets we accept either E-transfer or Paypal.
For more information phone 519-271-3726 or email us at pucksplenty@gmail.com.
15 tickets available.
For more information phone 519-271-3726 or email us at pucksplenty@gmail.com.
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October 1st
Hen of the Woods
Hen of the Woods, also known as Maitake, is one of the largest wild edible mushrooms outside of the Giant Puffball. They can weigh up to several pounds and
are quite easy to identify, looking like a large mass of fused caribou antlers. Highly prized in both the Culinary and Medicinal communities. They can be grilled like a steak or chopped into
smaller pieces and added to pasta, soups, stews . . . OR . . . simply sautee them in garlic and butter. Hen of the Woods also contain chemicals that help fight tumors, stimulate the immune
system, and lower blood sugar levels.
We will be searching for these as well as Honey Mushrooms, Gem Studded Puffballs, Pear Shaped Puffballs and more.
As an added incentive, all participants will receive a large Hen of the Woods from Shogun Maitake.
Start time: 10:30 am
Where: Bright, ON area.
Cost: $35.00/person
October 7th Forage and Feast
7 tickets available.
We will be searching for these as well as Honey Mushrooms, Gem Studded Puffballs, Pear Shaped Puffballs and more.
As an added incentive, all participants will receive a large Hen of the Woods from Shogun Maitake.
Start time: 10:30 am
Where: Bright, ON area.
Cost: $35.00/person
October 7th Forage and Feast
Pheasant Stew
7 tickets available.
On this Thanksgiving Weekend we take to the trails in search of the wild edibles of Mother Nature.
Edibles such as Wild Watercress, Wild Carrot along with the mushrooms of Autumn: Blewits, Lactarius, Velvet Foot, Gem Studded Puffballs, Lepista Irinas.
The list goes on and on. Then around noon we travel back to Stratford for a delicious lunch featuring Wild Nettle Gouda, baguettes from
the Downie Street Bakehouse, Leek Soup followed by Wild Pheasant Stew. We're using a classic French recipe this time that is
less a stew than it is a coq au vin. The birds will be marinated in de-alcoholized wine for 3 days. Fully alcoholic wine can impart a weird, tinny flavor to the meat. Lots of herbs and a bit of brandy will be added
to the broth. The result will be a tantalizing hybrid sauce. A salad of mixed greens will be served on the side. Dessert: A light pear flan.
Of course you will have a choice of red or white wines from the Niagara Region along with locally brewed craft beers.
Start time: 9:45 am
Where: Packham Sports Complex
Cost: $90 per person.
Tickets can be purchased through e-transfer or PayPal. For more information phone 519-271-3726 or email us at pucksplenty@gmail.com
Of course you will have a choice of red or white wines from the Niagara Region along with locally brewed craft beers.
Start time: 9:45 am
Where: Packham Sports Complex
Cost: $90 per person.
Tickets can be purchased through e-transfer or PayPal. For more information phone 519-271-3726 or email us at pucksplenty@gmail.com
October 8th
15 tickets available.Velvet Foot Mushrooms
These mushrooms begin to appear in late September and last right through the Winter until March. Velvet Foot (also known as Velvet Shank)
evolve from a network of veins beneath the bark of dead hardwoods. They grow in clusters, have sticky caps and very active white spores. That stickiness dissipates in the cooking along with the
spores. Velvet Foot make a wonderful addition to risotto and pasta dishes. One great advantage to the Velvet Foot is that they are so easy to dry and store. Simply leave them on the counter for a day or two
until they turn black and store them in a Mason Jar. When you are ready to use them again just reconstitute
them in water and Voila!.
Start time: 10:00 am
Where: Stratford area.
Cost: $35.00/person
15 tickets available.
Start time: 10:00 am
Where: Stratford area.
Cost: $35.00/person
October 9th
Honey Mushrooms
Honey Mushrooms are one of the most favourite fungi of Eastern Europe. Also found throughout North America they appear in great clusters
over and inside decaying hardwood. Their name says it all about their taste. A sweetness rivaled by few other mushrooms. Luckily for the avid forager these "choice" beauties can be found from mid-August
until the end of September.
We will be searching the Avon Trail outside of Stratford for these as well as Summer Oysters, an assortement of Boletes, Angel Wings, Wild Watercress, Wood Sorrel and more.
Start time: 10:00 am. Duration: approx. 3hrs
Where: Cambridge area.
Cost: $35.00/person
October 14th
15 tickets available.
The Lactarius
Lactarius Delicios is an Autumn mushroom that stands out on the forest floor only because of its colour. Orange! Highly prized in Polland these fungi will
compliment any meal.
On another subject we've only just begun to scratch the surface (so to speak) on wild herbs but there are plenty that Mother Nature has to offer. Three herbs
from the Mustard Family are on the agenda. Wild Watercress found in shallow creeks and streams, Marsh Yellowcress growing in damp foothill areas and Peppergrass along waste sites and roadsides. The deeper we
go into Autumn Watercress becomes more peppery while Yellowcress and Peppergrass are milder but quite pleasant. All three can work wonders in various recipes including stuffing for your turkey.
Along with the Lactarius Mushroom and wild herbs we will be foraging for
mushrooms such as Blewits, large tasty Lepistas as well as Pear Shaped and Gem Studded Puffballs.
Start time: 10:30 am
Where: Cambridge area.
Cost: $35.00/person
October 15th
15 tickets available.
The Blewit
Imagine you are a novice mushroom hunter and come across a mushroom that is strikingly blue. The first thought that comes to mind: "Keep walking." Ah,
but that would be a mistake. For these radiant fungi are rated "choice" by National Audubon's Field Guide to Mushrooms. They are meaty, large and a plus to any meal. Thankfully we can find them right here
in Stratford, many a time growing alongside such wonderful edibles as the Lactarius Deliciosus and, later in the Autumn, the Lepista Irina and the Fawn mushroom.
After our local search we will move on to
trails only fiftenn minutes from town to collect Honey and Oyster Mushrooms along with wild edible plants and herbs.
Puck's Plenty Tours been rated as one of the top foraging adventures
in the world by Marriott International
and Travel and Leisure Magazine.
Join us and out why!
Start time: 10:00 am
Where: Stratford area.
Cost: $35.00/person
October 21st
15 tickets available.
Shaggy Manes
Yet another choice mushroom, Shaggy Manes are found in fields, lawns and waste sites. This very delicate fungi does not last very long so you need to harvest
them when young before they begin to turn black. We believe the best way to prepare them is sauteed gently in butter with a dash of garlic. We know it's a standard recipe but if it works it works!
Our harvest begins
right here in Stratford where we will also collect other varieties of mushrooms such as Blewits, Lactarius and Velvet Foot. Then we move on to the Avon Trail fifteen minutes from town to search for Lepista Irina, Pear Shaped Puffballs and Fawn Mushrooms.
Find out why
the number one newspaper from Down Under, The Australian, included Puck's Plenty in their article on wild food earlier this year.
Start time: 10:00 am
Where: Stratford area.
Cost: $35.00/person
October 22nd
15 tickets available.
Lepista Irina
One of our favourite mushrooms of Autumn. These beautiful mushrooms have a slight
sweetness to them. They are quite meaty meaning you can either sautee them or roast them. Found under conifer trees, these fungi
grow alongside their sister mushrooms, The Blewits. We will also be searching for other mushrooms such as Velvet Foots, Grey Trichs,
and Pear Shaped Puffballs.
Puck's Plenty Tours been rated as one of the top foraging adventures
in the world by Marriott International
and Travel and Leisure Magazine.
Join us and out why!
Start time: 10:00 am
Where: Stratford area.
Cost: $35.00/person
October 28th
13 tickets available.
Fall Oysters
Unlike its Summer counterpart the Fall Oyster is quite meaty and manages to cling to dead hardwood for weeks. These Oysters come in three colours, metalic grey,
yellow/tan and, believe it or not, olive green. Because they arrive so late in the season they have no real invaders. No worms, no bugs. Another great mushroom for soups, stews and risotto. We find these growing in
well shaded hardwood forests right here in Stratford and also on the Avon Trail. We will also be foraging for Wild Watercress and Wood Sorrel along with other mushrooms such as Velevet Foots, Fawns, Lepista Irinas and
Gem Studded Puffballs.
Start time: 10:00 am
Where: Stratford area.
Cost: $35.00/person
October 29th
15 tickets available.
The Gray Trich
These lovelies are one of the most delicious and numerous mushrooms of late October and early November. You can find them mostly under Pines. They own a beautiful
contrast of grey and white. About the size of button mushrooms The Gray Trichs will literally cover a ground of pine needles and are sitting there begging to be picked. We will be harvesting these choice edibles
along with Velvet Foot, Lepista Irina, Blewits and Coral mushrooms through trails in and around our wonderful town of Stratford.
So? . . . Why not join us? It will be an adventure you will not forget.
Start time: 10:00 am
Where: Stratford area.
Cost: $35.00/person
Honey Mushrooms
Honey Mushrooms are one of the most favourite fungi of Eastern Europe. Also found throughout North America they appear in great clusters
over and inside decaying hardwood. Their name says it all about their taste. A sweetness rivaled by few other mushrooms. Luckily for the avid forager these "choice" beauties can be found from mid-August
until the end of September.
We will be searching the Avon Trail outside of Stratford for these as well as Summer Oysters, an assortement of Boletes, Angel Wings, Wild Watercress, Wood Sorrel and more.
Start time: 10:00 am. Duration: approx. 3hrs
Where: Cambridge area.
Cost: $35.00/person
15 tickets available.
We will be searching the Avon Trail outside of Stratford for these as well as Summer Oysters, an assortement of Boletes, Angel Wings, Wild Watercress, Wood Sorrel and more.
Start time: 10:00 am. Duration: approx. 3hrs
Where: Cambridge area.
Cost: $35.00/person
October 14th
The Lactarius
Lactarius Delicios is an Autumn mushroom that stands out on the forest floor only because of its colour. Orange! Highly prized in Polland these fungi will
compliment any meal.
On another subject we've only just begun to scratch the surface (so to speak) on wild herbs but there are plenty that Mother Nature has to offer. Three herbs from the Mustard Family are on the agenda. Wild Watercress found in shallow creeks and streams, Marsh Yellowcress growing in damp foothill areas and Peppergrass along waste sites and roadsides. The deeper we go into Autumn Watercress becomes more peppery while Yellowcress and Peppergrass are milder but quite pleasant. All three can work wonders in various recipes including stuffing for your turkey.
Along with the Lactarius Mushroom and wild herbs we will be foraging for mushrooms such as Blewits, large tasty Lepistas as well as Pear Shaped and Gem Studded Puffballs.
Start time: 10:30 am
Where: Cambridge area.
Cost: $35.00/person
On another subject we've only just begun to scratch the surface (so to speak) on wild herbs but there are plenty that Mother Nature has to offer. Three herbs from the Mustard Family are on the agenda. Wild Watercress found in shallow creeks and streams, Marsh Yellowcress growing in damp foothill areas and Peppergrass along waste sites and roadsides. The deeper we go into Autumn Watercress becomes more peppery while Yellowcress and Peppergrass are milder but quite pleasant. All three can work wonders in various recipes including stuffing for your turkey.
Along with the Lactarius Mushroom and wild herbs we will be foraging for mushrooms such as Blewits, large tasty Lepistas as well as Pear Shaped and Gem Studded Puffballs.
Start time: 10:30 am
Where: Cambridge area.
Cost: $35.00/person
October 15th
15 tickets available.
The Blewit
Imagine you are a novice mushroom hunter and come across a mushroom that is strikingly blue. The first thought that comes to mind: "Keep walking." Ah,
but that would be a mistake. For these radiant fungi are rated "choice" by National Audubon's Field Guide to Mushrooms. They are meaty, large and a plus to any meal. Thankfully we can find them right here
in Stratford, many a time growing alongside such wonderful edibles as the Lactarius Deliciosus and, later in the Autumn, the Lepista Irina and the Fawn mushroom.
After our local search we will move on to trails only fiftenn minutes from town to collect Honey and Oyster Mushrooms along with wild edible plants and herbs.
Puck's Plenty Tours been rated as one of the top foraging adventures in the world by Marriott International and Travel and Leisure Magazine.
Join us and out why!
Start time: 10:00 am
Where: Stratford area.
Cost: $35.00/person
After our local search we will move on to trails only fiftenn minutes from town to collect Honey and Oyster Mushrooms along with wild edible plants and herbs.
Puck's Plenty Tours been rated as one of the top foraging adventures in the world by Marriott International and Travel and Leisure Magazine.
Join us and out why!
Start time: 10:00 am
Where: Stratford area.
Cost: $35.00/person
October 21st
15 tickets available.
Shaggy Manes
Yet another choice mushroom, Shaggy Manes are found in fields, lawns and waste sites. This very delicate fungi does not last very long so you need to harvest
them when young before they begin to turn black. We believe the best way to prepare them is sauteed gently in butter with a dash of garlic. We know it's a standard recipe but if it works it works!
Our harvest begins right here in Stratford where we will also collect other varieties of mushrooms such as Blewits, Lactarius and Velvet Foot. Then we move on to the Avon Trail fifteen minutes from town to search for Lepista Irina, Pear Shaped Puffballs and Fawn Mushrooms.
Find out why the number one newspaper from Down Under, The Australian, included Puck's Plenty in their article on wild food earlier this year.
Start time: 10:00 am
Where: Stratford area.
Cost: $35.00/person
Our harvest begins right here in Stratford where we will also collect other varieties of mushrooms such as Blewits, Lactarius and Velvet Foot. Then we move on to the Avon Trail fifteen minutes from town to search for Lepista Irina, Pear Shaped Puffballs and Fawn Mushrooms.
Find out why the number one newspaper from Down Under, The Australian, included Puck's Plenty in their article on wild food earlier this year.
Start time: 10:00 am
Where: Stratford area.
Cost: $35.00/person
October 22nd
15 tickets available.
Lepista Irina
One of our favourite mushrooms of Autumn. These beautiful mushrooms have a slight
sweetness to them. They are quite meaty meaning you can either sautee them or roast them. Found under conifer trees, these fungi
grow alongside their sister mushrooms, The Blewits. We will also be searching for other mushrooms such as Velvet Foots, Grey Trichs,
and Pear Shaped Puffballs.
Puck's Plenty Tours been rated as one of the top foraging adventures in the world by Marriott International and Travel and Leisure Magazine.
Join us and out why!
Start time: 10:00 am
Where: Stratford area.
Cost: $35.00/person
Puck's Plenty Tours been rated as one of the top foraging adventures in the world by Marriott International and Travel and Leisure Magazine.
Join us and out why!
Start time: 10:00 am
Where: Stratford area.
Cost: $35.00/person
October 28th
13 tickets available.
Fall Oysters
Unlike its Summer counterpart the Fall Oyster is quite meaty and manages to cling to dead hardwood for weeks. These Oysters come in three colours, metalic grey,
yellow/tan and, believe it or not, olive green. Because they arrive so late in the season they have no real invaders. No worms, no bugs. Another great mushroom for soups, stews and risotto. We find these growing in
well shaded hardwood forests right here in Stratford and also on the Avon Trail. We will also be foraging for Wild Watercress and Wood Sorrel along with other mushrooms such as Velevet Foots, Fawns, Lepista Irinas and
Gem Studded Puffballs.
Start time: 10:00 am
Where: Stratford area.
Cost: $35.00/person
Start time: 10:00 am
Where: Stratford area.
Cost: $35.00/person
October 29th
15 tickets available.
The Gray Trich
These lovelies are one of the most delicious and numerous mushrooms of late October and early November. You can find them mostly under Pines. They own a beautiful
contrast of grey and white. About the size of button mushrooms The Gray Trichs will literally cover a ground of pine needles and are sitting there begging to be picked. We will be harvesting these choice edibles
along with Velvet Foot, Lepista Irina, Blewits and Coral mushrooms through trails in and around our wonderful town of Stratford.
So? . . . Why not join us? It will be an adventure you will not forget.
Start time: 10:00 am
Where: Stratford area.
Cost: $35.00/person
So? . . . Why not join us? It will be an adventure you will not forget.
Where: Stratford area.
Cost: $35.00/person