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“He may be just a tramp, a guy that likes to roam about this great country without any special aim, just to thank the Lord for these beautiful mountains.”
-B. Traven, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
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Tag Archives: Chanterelles
Broiled Fowl and Mushrooms—Capital Thing!
“Mr. Winkle turned to Mr. Pickwick, and murmured a few words; a whisper passed from Mr. Pickwick to Mr. Snodgrass, from Mr. Snodgrass to Mr. Tupman, and nods of assent were exchanged. Mr. Pickwick addressed the stranger. ‘You rendered us … Continue reading →
Posted in Santa Barbara County
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Tagged Chanterelles, Cooking, Fungus, Madeira, Mushrooms
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Jack O’Lanterns and Chanterelles
I was out wanderin’ around the other day in the Santa Barbara backcountry and happened to be near a place where I know chanterelles grow. I had not planned on picking any mushrooms, but since I was so close I … Continue reading →
Posted in Santa Barbara
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Tagged Chanterelles, Jack O'Lantern, Mushrooms, Santa Barbara, Tales
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6 Comments
Baby’s First Chanterelle
She may be small, but that is one big ass Santa Barbara chanterelle. Related Post: Chanterelle Mushrooms: Hunting Santa Barbara County
Chanterelle Mushrooms
“It is possible to live without gold and silver, and one can resist the temptations of seductive women, but to abstain from eating mushrooms is difficult.” -A quote from an ancient Roman named Martial (43-104 AD) When it comes to … Continue reading →
Posted in Flora
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Tagged Chanterelles, Flora, Foraging, Fungus, Hunting, Mushrooms, Mycelium, Oak, Rain, San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara, Ventura County
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Jack Elliott's Santa Barbara Adventure 