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	The Hen of the Woods - Grifola frondosa - Maitake
		As the mushrooming season comes to a close, one last treat awaits the forager.
		One last BIG treat because, if you're lucky, you may find a fruiting of Hen of the Woods (Grifola frondosa) as big as forty or fifty pounds.
		Cooking and Storing Hen of the Woods
	theforagerpress.com /fieldguide/food.htm (405 words)

	Grifola frondosa-Hen of the Woods (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Younger specimans can be seen fruiting and appear small but if allowed to grow can flourish and weigh quite a bit.
		Edibility: Very good, although I do know some people that suffer an allergic reaction to the hen and therefore only small amounts should be consumed until that person is sure that their body can handle it.
		If you have a wood, bush or forest near you that has old and/or second growth Oaks available, then you are in prime area according to my observations.
	www.michiganmorels.com /beyond_the_morel/henofthewoods.html (189 words)

	What is Hen of the Woods?
		Hen of the Woods should not be confused with Chicken of the Woods, another type of edible mushroom.
		Hen of the Woods is a gray to brown mushroom with a white spore print found at the base of oak trees and growing on certain other living hardwoods.
		Hen of the Woods can be delicious baked, added to stuffings, broiled, or steamed, although the mushroom itself is somewhat bland and it may taste better with the addition of a sauce or marinade.
	www.wisegeek.com /what-is-hen-of-the-woods.htm (456 words)

	Hen of the Woods (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Hen of the Woods (Grifola frondosa), also known as Sheep’s Head and Maitake, is a mushroom commonly found on or near stumps and bases of oak trees.
		Hen of the Woods grows from an underground tuber about the size of a potato.
		Hen of the Woods should not be confused with the similarly named edible bracket fungi Chicken of the Woods (aka Sulphur shelf) (Laetiporus sulphureus).
	www.infomutt.com /h/he/hen_of_the_woods.html (216 words)

	Cheney Brothers - Food Service Distributor
		Hen of the Woods mushrooms are polypores, which means multiple mushroom caps grow from a single stem.
		As with all mushrooms, Hen of the Woods mushrooms are 90 percent water, full of vitamins and minerals and low in calories.
		Hen of the Woods mushrooms are available in the late spring and autumn.
	www.cheneybrothers.com /henmush.shtm (175 words)

	Hen of the woods - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Hen of the woods (Grifola frondosa referring to a mythical beast which is half-lion and half-eagle), also known as sheep’s Head and maitake (pronounced my-tah-keh), is an edible mushroom.
		Hen of the woods should not be confused with the similarly named edible bracket fungi, chicken of the woods (Laetiporus sulphureus), also known as "sulphur shelf".
		Hen of the woods grows from an underground tuber-like structure, about the size of a potato.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hen_of_the_woods (648 words)

	Hen of the Woods Mushroom - Glossary - Hormel Foods
		Unusual in shape, the Hen of the Woods typically grows at the base of hardwood tree trunks, extending outward from the tree trunk and forming multiple layers of caps as it grows.
		However, it is best to use some caution when eating the Hen of the Woods, as it may cause stomach discomfort for those who are sensitive or allergic to various mushrooms.
		The Hen of the Woods is also known as Ram's Head, Sheep's Head, Maitake, or Kumotake mushroom.
	www.hormel.com /kitchen/glossary.asp?akw=&id=33832&catitemid= (481 words)

	Best Edible Wild Mushrooms - AmericanMushrooms.com
		The name "Hen of the Woods" refers to its appearance, which strongly resembles a hen with ruffled feathers.
		The Hen of the Woods is basically a fall mushroom, but summer and (rarely) even spring fruitings have been reported.
		Also, the Hen of the Woods is notorious for growing around sticks, twigs, leaves, etc., so it is sometimes necessary to take a good deal of time to "dissect" a specimen to make sure that no such forest debris ends up in the cooking pot.
	americanmushrooms.com /edibles1.htm (994 words)

	Grifola frondosa: The Hen of the Woods (MushroomExpert.Com)
		The "Hen of the Woods" is easily recognized by its smoky brown, wavy caps, organized in large clusters of rosettes arising from a single, branched stem structure.
		It is usually found near the bases of hardwood stumps, and occasionally on living hardwoods.
		Ecology: Parasitic on hardwoods and conifers; possibly saprobic on decaying wood; causing a white butt rot; fruiting in large clusters of rosettes near the bases of trees; often reappearing in the same place in subsequent years; summer and fall; widely distributed east of the Rocky Mountains, rare in the west.
	www.mushroomexpert.com /grifola_frondosa.html (292 words)

	Meripilus giganteus (MushroomExpert.Com)
		With similar mushrooms known as the "Hen of the Woods" and the "Chicken of the Woods," I think Meripilus giganteus should be known as the "Rooster of the Woods," just to add to the confusion--which is already fairly rampant, to judge from the hen-chicken, chicken-hen e-mails I receive confusing the two officially named-for-fowl mushrooms.
		The Hen of the Woods, however, is often mistaken for the "Rooster," since both species are brownish by maturity and both fruit near the bases of hardwoods in large clusters.
		But while the Hen of the Woods has small caps and a pore surface that is initially lavender gray, Meripilus giganteus has larger caps and its pore surface, when young, is pure white.
	www.mushroomexpert.com /meripilus_giganteus.html (270 words)

	Woodland Foods - Gourmet and Specialty wholesale for gourmet food service and industrial customers.
		Hen of the Woods (Grifola Frondosa) is an annual mushroom which grows on hard woods in the Eastern regions of North America.
		Cooked, it is delicious, with a light, pleasant taste and a pungent smell with a soft texture.
		Hen of the Woods mushrooms are white, curly shaped clusters with bluish fl streaks of color.
	www.woodlandfoods.com /organic-products.html (2230 words)

	New York Daily News - Food - Magic mushrooms (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Marco Canora is at once haunted and blessed by his most popular dish, a hen of the woods mushroom simply roasted with garlic, salt, pepper and thyme.
		There were meaty lobster mushrooms, in varying hues of crossing-guard orange; whole fresh porcinis, roasted in parchment, and, of course, those sensational and instantly popular hens of the woods.
		The hunt for the next hen of the woods continues among the city's most mushroom-obsessed chefs.
	www.nydailynews.com /city_life/food/story/472659p-397506c.html (760 words)

	Cornell Mushroom Blog » Stalking the Hen of the Woods
		It was the regal and delectable Hen of the Woods, Grifola frondosa.
		However, the edible (visible) portion of the Hen of the Woods, like most mushrooms and polypores, is merely the fruiting body of a much more extensive organism.
		The Latin genus name Grifola is derived from a mythical Greek creature, the griffin, which has the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle, an association perhaps made because certain aspects of the fungus resemble either the wings of an eagle or the mane of a lion.
	hosts.cce.cornell.edu /mushroom_blog/?p=60 (933 words)

	Into the Woods - The Boston Globe
		While they rarely serve what they find in their restaurants - instead saving their king boletes, hen of the woods, and giant puffballs for personal use - their menus reflect this passion, especially in the fall.
		(She is now 13.) When he spotted a giant 30-pound hen of the woods, he swooped down and picked it, then strollered the delicacy home, carrying the baby.
		"It's the most magical thing." Translated to a formal restaurant, this passion becomes butter-poached lobster with roasted, sliced hen of the woods served with fennel foam on top, all sitting on a chunk of roasted pumpkin.
	boston.com /news/globe/magazine/articles/2005/10/09/into_the_woods/?... (442 words)

	Organic Valley \| Down Nature's Trail
		It was a Hen of the Woods mushroom growing from a decayed birch stump.
		My favorites, this time of year, besides the Hen of the Woods, are the tiny Fairy ring mushrooms that grow in pastures.
		Finding the Hen of the Woods is an extra good treat but remember never to eat a mushroom that you can't positively identify as edible.
	www.organicvalley.coop /culture/farm_friends/down_natures_trail/?id=238 (579 words)

	It's fall, and in the city's littered wilds, wild mushrooms, of all things, thrive - The Boston Globe
		The mycelia of some mushrooms, such as the chicken of the woods or the hen of the woods, have more of an adversarial relationship with trees.
		Foraging for edibles can be a lucrative trade: a pound of hen of the woods mushrooms can command as much as $15 at local restaurants, more than a choice cut of meat.
		Neill is looking for the hen of the woods, an edible mushroom so delicious that chefs around town can't get enough of them, he says.
	www.boston.com /news/local/massachusetts/articles/2005/11/06/its_fall_and_in_the_citys_littered_wilds_wild_mushrooms_of_all_things_thrive?mode=PF (1736 words)

	Into the Woods - The Boston Globe
		While they rarely serve what they find in their restaurants - instead saving their king boletes, hen of the woods, and giant puffballs for personal use - their menus reflect this passion, especially in the fall.
		(She is now 13.) When he spotted a giant 30-pound hen of the woods, he swooped down and picked it, then strollered the delicacy home, carrying the baby.
		"It's the most magical thing." Translated to a formal restaurant, this passion becomes butter-poached lobster with roasted, sliced hen of the woods served with fennel foam on top, all sitting on a chunk of roasted pumpkin.
	www.boston.com /ae/food/articles/2005/10/09/into_the_woods (442 words)

	September 2002 Morel Mushroom Hunting Club Newsletter
		To find hen of the woods, just go out to an area that is predominantly oak trees.
		The area where I found the most hen of the woods is flatter and a bit wetter but friends have found them on hill sides as well.
		There is a suggestion that hen of the woods may have anti-viral and anti-cancer benefits as well.
	www.morelmushroomhunting.com /newslettersept2002.html (829 words)

	Ralph Lauren Entertainment - Entertainment.Polo.com
		Hen of the woods take on a lot of flavor due to their curly "tendrils," full of crevices, that crisp up nicely during roasting.
		We're seeing an increasing array of fresh mushrooms in the marketplace, but if you have difficulty finding hen of the woods, Marches Aux Delices (www.auxdelices.com), our favorite mushroom supplier, can ship them and a wide variety of other fresh, seasonal mushrooms to you overnight.
		Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper and serve in bowls surrounded by braising liquid.
	entertainment.polo.com /editorial/static/cool_nights_hot_stove.asp (1084 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		While pound for pound the hen does not approach the extravagant cost of the truffle, diners nevertheless are lucky to find more than a few slivers of this homegrown delicacy on their plates.
		Despite the prodigious size of some hen-of-the-woods specimens, the bigger hens are less desirable for they tend to turn bitter and attract a population of insects.
		Restaurant owner Sylvia Moubayed said the scallops provided "a royal nest for the sitting hen." If the scallops were a nest, a layer of brilliant green mashed peas served as a pedestal for the dish.
	www.knoxstudio.com /shns/story.cfm?pk=MUSHROOMS-10-15-06&cat=AN (759 words)

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