When i first started the blog I had disclaimers but not as boldly and unequivocally as i do now. At the time I was worried they might detract from readership. And maybe I was right - but I don't care. Safety really needs to come first, which is the same reason I almost never discuss edibility except to make a point about safety as i've done here. End of the day, I am an amateur in every sense of the word - and I'm not shy about it, or my ability to make mistakes - which is why NO ONE should be making edibility or foraging decisions on my posts, unless it encourages you NOT to forage.

The only way to learn with the degree of security necessary to safely and consistently forage for food is with large informed groups and/or professionals. My primarily auto-didact studies mean I never eat my wild finds, even if I'm very comfortable with my ID. I encourage everyone to hold themselves to the same standards.