I found an old copy of 'Edible Fungi' that my sister had in her bookshelf and poured over the illustrations. And then on a walk with the boys I found a myriad of mushrooms in the forest, mostly in dark corners so my photos weren't so great. Nonetheless, I wasn't about to test my new found knowledge. With so many being poisonous, I would only trust an expert to compare the illustrations to the real thing, confirming that yes, indeed, this was one that could be eaten!
