this small group of oysters was growing on a log that was floating in a small pond in NILO, west branch of the DuPage river, if they didn't look a little old I would have swam out to get them, I asked the guy that was standing there with me if he liked mushrooms, he said "yea, but I know there are some that will kill you" I told him the ones on that log were CHOICE! I don't think he believed me. I believe the host tree was a willow, I used to find them growing on a few willow trees I had growing in a swamp on property I had in Lenzburg.

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Ah yes..those would be Oysters.. ahhh my.

You mean oysters as in the kind I spend hard earned bucks for in the grocery stores?

Ah yes..those would be Oysters.. ahhh my.
if only we could get a little moisture, I have a few stumps I know will produce again this year.

You mean oysters as in the kind I spend hard earned bucks for in the grocery stores?
if you're talking abut Oyster thaqt you buy in the store, then no not that kind, these wild ones blow away the store bought variety, sometimes I really load up on these in the fall and you can't freeze them, so I've been known to share, just ask fullstrut, if I get a bunch this year life I'll give you a pm and get some to you.

Can they be dehydrated???

I found MANY of these, but wasn't sure on the ID>..

if you're talking abut Oyster thaqt you buy in the store, then no not that kind, these wild ones blow away the store bought variety, sometimes I really load up on these in the fall and you can't freeze them, so I've been known to share, just ask fullstrut, if I get a bunch this year life I'll give you a pm and get some to you.

That's the best offer I've had in a long time. We cook a lot of oriental foods (my wife's Korean) and mushrooms are essential!

Can they be dehydrated???
I think they can be dehydrated, I don't know much about that though, I've tried freezing them, when you thaw them out they turn to mush and don't taste the same
. as far as identifying them Bob, I really don't think there are any unedible shrooms that grow on trees like this, white to tan, gills, sometimes yellow slime when really fresh.

That's the best offer I've had in a long time. We cook a lot of oriental foods (my wife's Korean) and mushrooms are essential!

if you see me post that i've found some over the next couple of weeks and I forget to pm you just remind me. i'm gettin a little forgetful in my older dayz.

they say the memory is the second thing to go.....

can't remember the first...?

if you see me post that i've found some over the next couple of weeks and I forget to pm you just remind me. i'm gettin a little forgetful in my older dayz.

they say the memory is the second thing to go.....

can't remember the first...?

Man I heard that! Mine was even worse when I was having bad side effects from some medication.

I'll be sure to remember your offer. Thanks.

have you ever tried vacum bagging them?

I dont think anybody here would like oysters. Just keep bringing them by the house and I will dispose of them properly.

As a Homeland Security measure, I have volunteered to work w/ the FDA checking the appropriateness of all ...and I mean all ..wild fungi for human consumption. I will be having Ms. G, as my professional examiner, make sure that all of my personal consumption (strictly in the line of work I might add) is without peril. Please contact me with your samples , (6 oz or more needed for testing purposes) and I will ensure the good health of your families. I only offer this service as a public servant. (and I mean servant).:D :D :D

I dont think anybody here would like oysters. Just keep bringing them by the house and I will dispose of them properly.

Yeah, right. Like that'd happen. The same goes for you too DDave. :D

My wife likes to stir fry them with some chiles and just a little soy sauce and a touch of sesame oil. They're a bit spicy that way, but they do taste good. We also use them in soups. Ever make a mushroom bisque with oyster 'shrooms?

hopefully there will be enuf to share with everyone.

"Mushroom Bisque?, NO SHROOMZ FOR YOU!"

just kiddin' the shroom nazi took over!