Fry, Thrive or Die: A Fun Pocket Guide to Mushrooms

Fry, Thrive, or Die features common, delicious, medicinal, and poisonous mushrooms of the Western United States.

The guide prepares Big Foot Mycorrhizae readers to hunt and serve wild mushrooms, as well as delight the reader with stories, history, possibilities, recipes, and more. A pocket-sized field guide to the most prominent and distinctive wild mushrooms in the Western United States, from the Pacific Coast to the Rocky Mountains, and from the Southwest deserts to the Olympic Peninsula rainforests. Each species is identified with a detailed color picture, distinct features, as well as information on habitat, fruiting timing, edibility, creative uses, and dangerous look-alikes.

Mushrooms attract a distinct audience.

There are wild mushrooms that make a splendid meal, can improve your health, potentially save your life, or end your life. This guide is suitable for both beginning foragers as well as experienced mushroom maniacs who seek new information on mushroom medicines, toxins, innovative applications, and edibility. Happy hunting and fry and thrive!

About the Author: Dr. Michael Amaranthus

Dr. Mike Amaranthus is a world-renowned mycologist and scientist, who even has several mushroom and truffles named after him and is the recipient of the USDA Highest Award for Scientific Achievement.

Dr. Mike believes “fungi” should emphasize “fun”. As a two-time cancer survivor, getting to know this fantastic group of mushrooms has enriched and perhaps saved his life. He believes that a book cannot only be accurate and have substance but also delight the reader with stories, history, possibilities, recipes, and much more.