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It's mushroom hunt time again!

 

Renato and I had been worried about the absence of mushrooms, but Wednesday’s providential rain ought to help.
We may or may not find chanterelles, but there ought to be fungi blooming for us.

 Mycologist Bob Cummings will lead our mushroom hunt, and he and his wife will be our guests at lunch.

We have 30 people signed up for this fun event, plus me and Antonio Gardella, great mushroom hunter before the Lord and star representative for the famed Henry Wine Group, who thanks to Renato’s inspired request will be bringing wine to our event and joining us for lunch.

 How Much? $60 per person including lunch for members, $70 for non-members.
Lunch is all-inclusive, but the staff always appreciates a little extra tip, so please be generous and leave something on the table.

 

When? Sunday April 6th at 11 am at the entrance to Stevens Park for the mushroom hunt, 2:00 pm for lunch – very continental.
Do have breakfast so you won’t be starving. I heartily recommend Renaud's Patisserie and Bistro in Loreto Plaza, site of our March dinner.

 Where is Stevens Park? Stevens Park is located in the San Roque neighborhood. The entrance is on Canon Drive.
From the 101 freeway, take Las Positas toward the hills. Cross State Street, and continue on San Roque Road to Fresno St.
Make a left on Fresno, and a right on Canon. Stevens Park will be on your right. Park and walk to the lawn area.
If you are late and we have already wandered into the park, just follow the trail, and look for mushroom hunters.
You may try calling me on my mobile phone at 259-7229, but reception in the park is spotty.

 What to wear? It is tick season, so I strongly suggest that you wear light colored long pants and sleeves, and consider tucking your pants into your socks. I know it looks geeky, but I got bitten by a tick last month, and it is no fun. You may also want to wear tick repellent.
It is also poison oak season, so if you are allergic, that is another good reason to wear long sleeves and pants.

 
What to bring? A basket or paper bag and a folding knife to cut the stem of mushrooms you may find. A water bottle so you don’t get uncomfortably thirsty. A change of clothes if you wish to freshen up for lunch.
Money or a check made out to Slow Food Santa Barbara for the cost of the event ($60 per person including lunch for members, $70 for non-members). Lunch is all-inclusive, but the staff always appreciates a little extra tip, so please be generous and leave something on the table.

Last minute guests? Renato told me that he can squeeze in a few more people if need be, so if you have a friend who wishes to join us,
let me know ASAP, and I will add him or her to our guest list.