swe.: violgubbe | nor.: fiolgubbe | fin.: pölkkysieni | dt.: Schweinsohr, Violetter Leistling]
Pig ears are excellent edible mushrooms that like to grow in calcareous soils and mountainous regions. Unfortunately they are rather rare in Europe. Its violet appearance has also earned it another name – Violet Chanterelle. Despite its similarity, these fungi are not directly related to regular chanterelles (Cantharelus cibarius).
swe.: Björkticka | nor.: Knivkjuke | fin.: Pökkelökääpä | dt.: Birkenporling, Birkenschwamm With its soft-looking appearance, the birch polypore is one of our absolute favorite mushrooms. Admittedly, the culinary value is modest …
swe.: Grankotteskivling | nor.: Grankonglehatt | fin.: Kuusenkäpynahikas | dt.: Fichtenzapfenrübling Sprucecone caps are among the most inconspicuous edible mushrooms out there. You need a good eye and a good knowledge of …
swe.: fläder | nor.: svarthyll | fin.: mustaselja | dt.: Holunder The snow-white and fragrant elderflowers are widespread in early summer. There are 10 different types of elderflower worldwide, but in our …
swe.: hästhov | nor.: hestehov | fin.: leskenlehti | dt.: Huflattich Coltsfoot with its striking yellow flower is one of the first flowering plants to be seen after winter. In some places …
The Scandinavian countries are a true playground for outdoor enthusiasts. Beautiful nature, paired with a myriad of opportunities to realize. In this article, we’ve rounded up a few favorite (bushcraft) activities that …
Foraging mushrooms during the cold period of the year is usually not the first thing people connect with mushroom picking. However, you’ll be surprised what edible treasure you can find during winter …
swe.: Svart trumpetsvamp | nor.: Sort trompetsopp | fin.: Mustatorvisieni | dt.: Herbsttrompete, TotentrompeteSome of the best! Horn of plenty, black chanterelles or black trumpets as they are also called are very …
swe.: Brokkremla | nor.: Broket kremle | fin.: Kyyhkyhapero | dt.: Frauentäubling Charcoal burner is a great mushroom that we love especially when the caps are fried in a pan along with …
swe.: Stolt fjällskivling | nor.: Parasollsopp | fin.: Ukonsieni | dt.: Parasol, RiesenschirmlingParasol mushrooms can be found all over the world and they are a very welcome food source in most kitchens. …