Afterthoughts & Addenda
But foraging is BANNED in the New Forest! - No.  No, it is not.  The New Forest Park Authority put up signs implying that it was banned - and indeed many people took this to mean there was a ban - leading to cases where foragers were confronted by members of the public and (reportedly) Forest Rangers.  It's misinformation. There is no ban on foraging for personal use.  Commercial or large scale foraging requires permission and licences (as it always did).  There is no ban on small scale foraging for personal use.  https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/17186778.mushroom-pickers-clash-forestry-commission-controversial-misleading-new-signs/

the bob ross of foraging and nobody can tell me otherwise

I am on meal replacement milkshakes because of stomach issues. I don’t eat solid food anymore and it’s ruining my life. Life without eating (it’s been months) totally makes life not worth living. Videos like this enable me to enjoy the food and experience it without making myself puke and feel awful all day. You will never understand how your cooking videos give me something to hold onto.

Horray! Now to one again simulate the feeling of being an adventurous person outdoors while still being lazy and lying in bed! Love your uploads Shrimp!

Have you ever tried to make a full, substantial meal with strictly foraged ingredients only? If not then it would be an interesting video to watch and a potential challenge idea. Great content as always Shrimp!

I've always loved properly done breaded mushrooms. Its just a shame that these days so often when you find them in cafes and restaurants they are those frozen breaded button mushrooms that are OK but full of airspace and not very "mushroomy".

I love how you're not put off by natural "pests" and things coming into contact with your food. I think more and more people are conditioned into eating overly sterilised foods covered in plastic packaging and won't touch anything directly from the ground or tree. I've made crumbed mushrooms before but not in this "seafood" style. I'll have to give it a try.

Have you ever found any more "funky" mushrooms? In New Zealand, where I live, there are many native species of psychedelic mushrooms and the government quite funnily tries to destroy all of them to prevent people from eating them, but nature as expected, always finds a way. I would be interested to know your stance on the still-edible-but-not-really-a-meal mushrooms.

I live in Wisconsin, USA.
I found a Hen of the Woods in my front yard last week.
Hefty and meaty.

"The sky is starting to bruise a bit" I've never heard this saying before but I love it!

Musings from a forester. The tree tubes serve a few purposes: 1. Prevents grazing at the pivotal stage of establishment. and 2. Helps to encourage the tree to grow straight up rather than spread out. In some places, tree tubes are being shied away from mainly for the reason you described, the end up falling over and becoming trash. They can also make the trunk a bit weak as it is not subject to the wind and can be a little wobbly, hence the need for staking. Cages around the tree are the most modern options that some places are choosing to adopt now.

>"I'm  going grocery shopping tonight"
>"Alright, where at?"
>"The park!

I'm overjoyed Mike! I've been waiting nearly the best part of a year for the mushroom video's to make their annual appearance! Thankyou so much for sharing.
Here's to a great mushroom season!

This brings me back to when I used to go foraging with my family. I rarely see people foraging, but it can be such a fun experience

Wow, it's amazing how much that "don't breath this" can bring back

I am looking forward to my next 30 minutes. :D

I didn't watch this video at the time because I knew I'd want to save it for a time when I needed something slow and soothing, and tonight was that night. So grateful to you for making this kind of calm, nature based content. During daylight hours if I was this stressed I'd try to get out for a walk in a local park but that's really difficult with the long nights drawing in, so being able to focus on your foraging walk was just so perfect. Thank you shrimp ❤

After a challenging day, a lovely atomic shrimp video is just what I need to unwind. I hope Eva gets extra toast tax in recognition of her bravery staying home keeping the deer safe. Thank you Mr Mike for always making brilliant videos that make me smile, or think or learn something new. Happy weekend shrimpers :)

Nori seaweed sheets for seafood flavour is a brilliant idea. I may have to steal that idea for my own cooking exploits

I've realized what contributes in large part to make your videos so watchable, it's your skill as a narrator and your ability to communicate your process to the viewers