photo by Greg Hofmann

1/19/2004: Yes, we are, because it's that time of year again – fabulous fungi are pushing up all around the slough watershed. Here we have what appear be a couple of Candy Caps (Lactarius rubidis) at the side of the Five Fingers Loop Trail. One mushroom guidebook, All That the Rain Promises and More, includes a recipe for Candy Cap Cookies. (Click here for further local fungal lore.)