RE: 🍄 The "Vomiter" - Chlorophyllum molybdites - Most Common Cause of Wild Mushroom Poisoning in North America
Were the green spores pretty obvious on the ones you found at your parents' house? I was fortunate to have the tasty species come up in my yard last fall, Chlorophyllum brunneum. I made Shaggy Parasol Soup, Shaggy Parasol Stroganoff, dehydrated them, and used them like beef strips to top a wild weed salad.
It's frustrating when the mushrooms that come up are not edible ones, lol. I have so many Agaricus xanthoderma, the Yellow Stainer, that come up every fall. I key them out every time, hoping they will be a different species. Finally, last year, I had some Agaricus campestris come up, too! But it's important to know the difference. The first one is part of the "Lose Your Lunch Bunch", while the second one is delicious. I hope your next mushrooms are tasty ones! :D
Thanks for sharing, @haphazard-hstead. I did not 'print' them to see for certain, though I did ask my parent's neighbor, who seemed certain that we shouldn't eat it. I removed them out of precaution because my kids were with me and the dog was beginning to show interest as I snapped photos of it.
I have some odd mushrooms that come up in my yard as well, so I might have to ping you for preparing the edibles that I find. I'm not much for eating them, but I'll try anything once 😆
The dehydrating idea you shared sounds like something I might have to try! Anything that resembles a beef strip - I'll try it..lol
Thanks again for your informative response! I'm learning a lot & that's what I like!!