COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – May marks the beginning of Morel mushroom season in Michigan. Morel mushrooms have a smoky taste and are delicious when sautéed in garlic butter or breaded and fried. In addition to being yummy, many people enjoy walking in the woods and looking for morels, which tend to spring up around dying trees or mossy places that have ample ground cover.
The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency says hunting morels is a fun sport, but hunters need to beware. The forest is full of morel lookalikes which should not be eaten. These ‘false’ morels can make the eater very ill and uncomfortable. The Health Department’s website has a special section with plenty of tips and advice for morel mushroom season. You can check it out at bhsj.org. By taking time to know what you are picking and how to properly store morels, the Community Health Agency says you can make sure that this fun-filled past time is always enjoyable and memorable.
