October 2016 October Meeting: Monday October 10th (second Monday in October) Denver Botanic Gardens – Gates Hall Annual COOK AND TASTE PRESENTATION 6:30 pm Doors & Setup 7:00 p.m. Meeting Begins – see details below COOK & TASTE 2016 Dear CMS members, Please mark your calendars to attend the October Cook & Taste. is is the nal meeting date of the year. On this evening, we come together to enjoy good CMS company in a social environment. Doors of Gates Hall will open at 6:30 p.m. Any business will be addressed and promptly followed by culinary delights. Members are encouraged to bring a mushroom dish to share (please arrive before 7 p.m.). If you are not one for cooking or just don’t have the time, any other contribution you would like to bring is welcome… read Potluck. Additional information about accepted mushrooms for cooking can be found on page 5. A message from our President: It has been a privilege to serve as President of CMS this year. As members we all enjoy what our society o ers. is includes outstanding lectures; expert consultation to help us nd and identify mushrooms; and a great Fair in August. e Fair was an enormous success with record attendance. All of the things listed above happened only because VOLUNTEERS STEPPED FORWARD TO HELP. When we began the 2016 season, four people agreed to become new members of our Board of Directors; another agreed to organize our forays; and yet another took over publication of the newsletter. For 2017 we need three members willing to do the same thing. It is your organization & we need your participation. You needn’t be an expert mushroomer or an experienced leader. You need to be someone who is willing to spend a couple of hours each month so we can continue to serve the mushrooming community. PLEASE STEP FORWARD! Email Bob Shafer: bnb2054@comcast.net Let’s hope 2017 is our best year yet. How to Collect Mushrooms: A Guide to Interesting Equipment By Ellen Jacobson Editor’s note – With holiday season approaching I thought it might be nice to put some foraging tools on your radar just in case you’ve caught mycophilia or know someone who has. Below is a nice description of some implements that might be helpful for your 2017 season. Enjoy! As you begin your mushroom foray career, you might need a few tips on collecting equipment. ere are those who carry 50 items and those who carry 5. Most fall somewhere in the middle. I’d like to cover the rock bottom basic kit, and then add some handy additions. e Basics: Basket – Plastic is OK, but woven baskets are much prettier and will mark you as a serious collector. My basket measures about 14 x 19 x 8 and is woven probably of willow. ese baskets can be expensive, but are o en available at garage sales (or thri stores). Be sure to get one with a handle. Knife – is is up to […]
