There's a whole world of delectable fungi out there—and you can harvest the cream of the crop... absolutely free.

Vitamin D is notoriously tricky to get enough of through food, and almost half of all adults in the USA are deficient in it.

But there's one little hero in the edible world that packs a mighty punch when it comes to this elusive vitamin: the humble mushroom. When they're exposed to sunlight, mushrooms increase their vitamin D content substantially... and they have a number of other health-boosting benefits, too.

It's not surprising, then, that interest in mushroom foraging has soared over the last few years. With health and sustainability at the forefront of our minds, more and more people are hitting the woodlands and foraging for edible goodies every day.

But if you're new to the foraging game, you're probably a little nervous about how you can be sure you're finding the edible gold...and not the toxic imposters.

Being able to identify mushrooms confidently and accurately is a crucial part of foraging—and it's only when you can do this that the real fun can begin.

When you know what you're looking for, not only can you be sure you're hitting the right mushrooms...you also have a much better idea of how to prepare and cook them in the best way for them to retain all their flavor and nutritional goodness.

Want to turn a freshly picked mushroom into a dinnertime masterpiece?

Then you need all the tools in place before you even set foot out the door.

And that's exactly what the Foraging Mushrooms Identification Field Guide of the Pacific Northwest is going to give you.

Inside, you'll find:

• All the most delicious treats are waiting for you in the Pacific Northwest—from giant white puffballs...to exquisite chanterelles...to fresh meadow mushrooms...and beyond
• A concise history of foraging and mycology—understand where your passion for foraging comes from