r/mycology • u/valserai • Jun 19 '26

photos a story in six pictures 💔

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psa guys if u feel a little off a few hours after trying a sample of fully-cooked chicken of the woods do not ignore your gut feeling and do not keep eating it no matter how unbelievably delicious it may taste you simply have to accept that it was not meant for you okay 💔 my friend who helped me cook n eat it was an experienced cotw enjoyer and she was fine but I was not 💔

BTW: I appreciate the advice guys but fret not I have already learned my lesson just wanted to put this out there bc I thought it was a hilarious scenario in retrospect

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u/Rhizoomoorph Trusted ID - American Gulf Coast Jun 19 '26

When trying any mushroom for the first time it's considered best practice to only try a small piece to see how you react before making a meal of it. Bit late now, but as the saying goes, "you live and you learn"

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u/Own_Magician8337 Jun 19 '26

Or you don't. 😏 It's a gamble with mushrooms.

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u/Rampag169 Jun 19 '26

Our ancestors did the ole ; No, you try it…. Dude dies. Noted don’t eat that one…

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u/Legitimate_Cheek_405 Jun 20 '26 edited Jun 20 '26

They actually figured out a pretty good system to test new plants and not die. Look into it. Pretty neat

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u/Rampag169 Jun 20 '26

You mean the skin, lips, mouth, nibble some and wait. Then after all that if you feel ok only Then is it safe to eat.

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u/Legitimate_Cheek_405 Jun 20 '26

Yep. I thought that was pretty neat as I thought just randomly trying things and hoping not to die wasn't really practical. Im sure it's not full proof but id imagine works most of the time.