Ep. 26: Foraging & Fishing with Ari Rockland-Miller (The Mushroom Forager)

About this episode

The episode explores the intersection of tenkara fishing and mushroom foraging with expert Ari Rockland-Miller.

In Episode 26 of the Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast the Tenkara Angler crew discuss the intersection of tenkara fishing and foraging with special guest Ari Rockland-Miller of The Mushroom Forager . Ari's unique background as a professional mycophile who has a growing passion and knowledge for tenkara lends itself to an interesting conversation we're sure you'll enjoy. We talk with Ari about the world of mushroom foraging, discussing the safest mushrooms to start with on your foraging journey (and those to stay away from), the best seasons for combining foraging and fishing, the diversity of wild foods including edible greens, and delicious cooking and effective preservation techniques. Throughout the interview, Ari not only ties the two hobbies together, but focuses on the importance of sustainable harvesting practices and the joy of connecting with nature. Show Notes & Links: 0:00:05 - Introductions 0:02:00 - Ari Rockland-Miller & The Mushroom Forager 0:07:12 - Ari & Tenkara 0:09:25 - How to Start Foraging Safely 0:13:04 - Beginner-Friendly Mushrooms 0:18:27 - Poisonous Mushrooms & Phone Apps for ID 0:25:13 - Foraging in Tenkara's History 0:31:06 - Ari's…

People in this episode

Host: Tenkara Angler

Guest: Ari Rockland-Miller

Topics covered

• foraging
• fishing
• mushroom identification
• sustainable harvesting
• wild foods
• cooking techniques

Keywords

• tenkara fishing
• mushroom foraging
• sustainable practices
• edible mushrooms
• cooking
• wild foods

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Mushroom Forager

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