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Chef Zachary Mazi joined us virtually from Thailand for the September 2020 PPMS meeting. His 10 week trip has turned into an 8 month stay, due to the COVID pandemic and travel restrictions. But, he is making the most of his time there learning the language and hunting the many different species of fungi. From earth stars to chanterelles, he shares stories and recipes you don’t want to miss!

Zachary shared a couple of his recipes, which you can find here: Nam Prik Hed_Gaeng Panaeng

And here’s a visual chart of wild edible mushrooms of Thailand:

Eleana’s suggested books on Koji fermentation:

• Miso, Tempeh, Natto & Other Tasty Ferments: A Step-by-Step Guide to Fermenting Grains and Beans by Kirsten K. Shockey Christopher Shockey
• The Noma Guide to Fermentation by René Redzepi David Zilber
• Koji Alchemy: Rediscovering the Magic of Mold-Based Fermentation by Jeremy Umansky & Rich Shih
• The Art of Fermentation: An In-Depth Exploration of Essential Concepts and Processes from around the World by Sandor Ellix Katz

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High Desert Mushroom Cultivation & Other Fungal Pursuits
presented by Mercedes Whitman for the May 2020 PPMS meeting.

Mercedes Perez Whitman is a permaculturalist, urban farmer and citizen mycologist who practices earthworks in Colorado Springs. She is the founder of MycoSprings LLC, a mycologically-focused business that’s part of the regenerative landscaping co-op OrganaGardens Cooperative. Her work is embedded in improving land health by cultivating native, climate relevant and drought tolerant plants and fungi, alongside land, environmental and food justice advocacy.