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"And into the forest I go to lose my mind and find my soul" - John Muir 🌲

This is the Pacific Yew tree!
Show spectacular with its bright Scarlet bark.
this video was taken in an old growth forest in Oregon. Not many remnants are left, but when you were in one, you know, you’re in the presence of great spirit.

Comment “RECIPE” below and I’ll send you a free recipe for my Lion’s Mane “Crab” Cakes
Perfect for the holidays 🌲🍄

Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus)

Traditionally used to nourish the shen (spirit) and support the brain and nerves, Lion’s Mane is valued for its affinity with the mind. Modern research has explored its role in supporting memory, focus, and the regeneration of nerve tissue, making it a fascinating ally for both cognition and long-term neurological health.

Have you ever tried Lion`s Mane? Share your experience or your favorite recipes in the comments!

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🌍✨ Earthstar Mushroom (Geastrum spp.)

The botanical name for these mushrooms comes from the genus Geastrum, derived from the Greek words for earth and star—a perfect description of the way these remarkable fungi open into star-like rays upon the forest floor.

Next time you’re walking in the woods, look closely and you may just find a small star opening at your feet.

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Coral mushrooms are among my favorite edibles.
However, you have to be discriminating!
Some will make you nauseous and a bit sick to your stomach.
Others are as beautiful and tasty as you can. Imagine a mushroom could be.
In the reel, notice, the yellow and pink corals with a thick base and blunt short branch tips. This mushroom starts out light and yellow, and when it exposed to sunlight, it will turn pinker. Or it could be just a little genetic differences between closely related species in a whole complex The presentation of the fruiting body is more squat and substantial. If you put a few branch tips in your mouth and smack them around, you’ll notice it does not taste bitter. It’s more mild.
corals that have longer branches could be much longer, brownish, orange and bitter tasting are to be rejected.
Always know what you’re picking, and follow the golden mushroom rule = go low and go slow.
Cook up a tablespoon full and eat some of the after double checking your ID.
And then work your way up, a couple of times before having a full meal of them.
I like broadening the species I eat because Puccini’s and Chantelle’s, black trumpets are not always available!
Enjoy the hunt, the forest therapy, the mystery, quiet, and beauty of the forest while you’re looking.
It’s all good medicine!
I wish you health and happiness, Christopher Hobbs

Dryad’s saddle (Polyporus squamosus or Cerioporus squamosus)

A mushroom growing on hardwoods like Maple and Elm, mostly in spring but sometimes into early summer or fall. Young mushrooms are nutritious, immune-supportive, and great in soups, stocks, or powders. Always ID wild mushrooms before use.

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Forest finds🌲
What do you see?

- Dr. Christopher Hobbs

How to Spot High-Quality Turkey Tail 🍄✨
True turkey tail has thin, flexible brackets, fine velvety hairs, and clear, concentric color zones—no two exactly alike. Look for white pores on the underside (never gills) and a fresh, leathery feel, not brittle or crumbly. Avoid pieces with green algae, heavy insect damage, or that lack the classic striated bands. When you know the signs, you can tell a vibrant, medicinally potent turkey tail from a look-alike in seconds.

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