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Harnessing the Power of Mushrooms

The Pikes Peak Mycological Society is pleased to have the opportunity to host Jim Alderink, Chief Product Officer of MycoTechnology, a food ingredient company focused on harnessing the power of mushrooms and the intelligence of nature.mycotechnology

MycoTechnology is a Denver based start up that creates products that solve the biggest challenges in the food industry, like creating great tasting products without excessive sugar, salt, or fat and by doing it in a more sustainable way. 

Alderink will present “Leveraging Mushrooms To Improve Taste, Texture, Nutrition and Bioavailability Of The Food We Eat” on September 22 at 6:00pm, in person, at the Bear Creek Nature Center in Colorado Springs. He will be handing out free samples to all who attend, as well as recipes for you to try at home. 

This event is free and open to the public, however seating is limited and is based on a first come, first-served basis. Unfortunately, we are unable to take reservations at this time.

To learn more about Mycotechnology and Jim Alderink, visit www.mycoiq.com

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The Burn Morel Angle- Trent & Kristen Blizzard

 

Trent Blizzard to Discuss Burn Morels in Colorado following the 2020 Fires

Self proclaimed “modern forager” Trent Blizzard resides in Glenwood Trent & Kristen BlizzardSprings, Colorado. He has been trekking the forests of Colorado, the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest for years mostly with wild, edible mushrooms in mind. At first a hobby, the hunt for mushrooms quickly became nothing short of an obsession. Trent is a certified Wild Mushroom Identification Expert in Colorado. As a modern forager, he utilizes digital mapping, social media, GPS, phone apps, and even satellite internet while on the road. You will find lots of info about his foraging adventures with his wife, Kristen, at modernforager.com.

Trent and Kristen Blizzard are the authors of Wild Mushrooms: A Cookbook and Foraging Guide. Whether you are a seasoned forager or new to the wild and wonderful word of edible forest fungi, this book has something for you! You will find a wealth of tips and tricks for harvesting each mushroom, along with general cooking techniques and preservation methods. They endeavor to explore not only a selection of delicious cuisine and new methods of cooking these wild edibles, but the question of how to preserve and enjoy your harvests all year long. The book is also a celebration of people they have met over the years. Order yours today!

Trent and Kristen will be presenting on May 26 at 6:00pm.  This speaking event is free and open  to the public. Join us via Youtube and prepare for a great time!