Hello MycoFriends!

Reminder that there is no regular Monthly Monday Meeting tonight on August 7th, 2023.

We have some fun(gi) planned, so please stay tuned for more info and details on our events and classes. This is our third year of having summer activities, once a month from June through September.

In lieu of our monthly meeting we are having our August summer event.

EVENT IS SOLD OUT

Monday, August 7, 2023 – Chef Darren Debergh Koji (Aspergillus oryzae) Workshop
5:30pm – 8:30pm
$50/person
Members only, registration required

Learn the basics of koji with this make & take workshop!

Workshop Agenda

5:30 PM – 5:45 PM Arrive & Check-In

5:45 PM – 6:00 PM History of Koji

6:00 PM – 6:30 PM Safety practices

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM How to prepare/make koji, uses, finished products, tasting

8:00 PM – 8:30 PM Q & A

Teacher Bio

Darren Debergh is an internationally renowned chef who has captivated the culinary world with his innovative and inspired dishes. Born in Windsor, Ontario, Darren developed a passion for cooking at a young age, teaching himself the art of creating delicious and visually stunning dishes.

Despite his lack of formal culinary training, Darren’s talent and passion for cooking quickly caught the attention of food critics and diners alike. He gained recognition for his unique style and flavor combinations, drawing inspiration from his travels and experiences.

In 2013, Darren made the move to San Diego, where he joined kitchens the likes of: Searsucker, La Villa, & Bleu Boheme. Currently Darren is part of the team at Wild Thyme Catering. His expertise in the culinary arts and his passion for using locally sourced and sustainable ingredients have helped establish the catering company as one of the leading providers of gourmet catering services in the region.

In addition to his work at Wild Thyme Catering, Darren also serves as the head of research at D Squared Concepts, a cutting-edge food fermentation company. He uses his extensive knowledge of flavor profiles and culinary techniques to develop innovative new products that are changing the way people think about food and fermentation.

Darren’s passion for cooking and his commitment to using sustainable ingredients and practices have earned him numerous accolades and awards, including gold medals at prestigious culinary competitions such as Gold Medal Plates.

Today, Darren Debergh is widely recognized as one of the most talented and innovative self-taught chefs of his region. His work at Wild Thyme Catering and D Squared Concepts is helping to shape the future of the culinary arts, and his expertise and passion continue to inspire food lovers everywhere.

SDMYCO UPCOMING SUMMER WORKSHOPS:

Friday, September 15, 2023 – Summer Workshop
5:30 – 8:30pm: TBA

SDMYCO UPCOMING 2023 – 2024 SEASON:

Monday, October 2: Monthly Meeting
6:45pm Identification
7:00pm Lecture with Matthew Meyer – Ohio State University PhD candidate

Monday, November 6: Monthly Meeting
6:45pm Identification
7:00pm Annual Board of Directors Elections & lecture TBA

Monday, December 4: Monthly Meeting
6:00 – 8:30pm
Annual Potluck and White Elephant Gift Exchange

Mush Love,
SDMYCO

Appalachia NAMA 2023
NAMA’s 62nd Annual Foray, this year in beautiful Hendersonville, North Carolina
AUGUST 24 – 27, 2023 // HENDERSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA

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Hello MycoFriends!

We hope you are enjoying summer! And oh my, a summer drizzle!

Please find link below to the current newsletter for your personal use.
SPORADIC PRESS JULY 2023

Reminder that there is no regular Monthly Monday Meeting on August 7th, 2023.

In lieu of our monthly meeting we are having our August summer event. Capacity is very limited, so please sign up ASAP!

We have some fun(gi) planned, so please stay tuned for more info and details on our events and classes. This is our third year of having summer activities, once a month from June through September.

Monday, August 7, 2023 – Chef Darren Debergh Koji (Aspergillus oryzae) Workshop
5:30pm – 8:30pm
$50/person
Members only, registration required

Register HERE

Learn the basics of koji with this make & take workshop!
Workshop Agenda

5:30 PM – 5:45 PM Arrive & Check-In

5:45 PM – 6:00 PM History of Koji

6:00 PM – 6:30 PM Safety practices

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM How to prepare/make koji, uses, finished products, tasting

8:00 PM – 8:30 PM Q & A

Teacher Bio

Darren Debergh is an internationally renowned chef who has captivated the culinary world with his innovative and inspired dishes. Born in Windsor, Ontario, Darren developed a passion for cooking at a young age, teaching himself the art of creating delicious and visually stunning dishes.

Despite his lack of formal culinary training, Darren’s talent and passion for cooking quickly caught the attention of food critics and diners alike. He gained recognition for his unique style and flavor combinations, drawing inspiration from his travels and experiences.

In 2013, Darren made the move to San Diego, where he joined kitchens the likes of: Searsucker, La Villa, & Bleu Boheme. Currently Darren is part of the team at Wild Thyme Catering. His expertise in the culinary arts and his passion for using locally sourced and sustainable ingredients have helped establish the catering company as one of the leading providers of gourmet catering services in the region.

In addition to his work at Wild Thyme Catering, Darren also serves as the head of research at D Squared Concepts, a cutting-edge food fermentation company. He uses his extensive knowledge of flavor profiles and culinary techniques to develop innovative new products that are changing the way people think about food and fermentation.

Darren’s passion for cooking and his commitment to using sustainable ingredients and practices have earned him numerous accolades and awards, including gold medals at prestigious culinary competitions such as Gold Medal Plates.

Today, Darren Debergh is widely recognized as one of the most talented and innovative self-taught chefs of his region. His work at Wild Thyme Catering and D Squared Concepts is helping to shape the future of the culinary arts, and his expertise and passion continue to inspire food lovers everywhere.

SDMYCO UPCOMING SUMMER WORKSHOPS:

Friday, September 15, 2023 – Summer Workshop
5:30 – 8:30pm: TBA

SDMYCO UPCOMING 2023 – 2024 SEASON:

Monday, October 2: Monthly Meeting
6:45pm Identification
7:00pm Lecture with Matthew Meyer – Ohio State University PhD candidate

Monday, November 6: Monthly Meeting
6:45pm Identification
7:00pm Annual Board of Directors Elections & lecture TBA

Monday, December 4: Monthly Meeting
6:00 – 8:30pm
Annual Potluck and White Elephant Gift Exchange

Mush Love,
SDMYCO

Appalachia NAMA 2023
NAMA’s 62nd Annual Foray, this year in beautiful Hendersonville, North Carolina
AUGUST 24 – 27, 2023 // HENDERSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA

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Film Screening of:

Dosed, The Trip of a Lifetime

June 8th, 2023 at 7:pm

La Paloma Theater in Encinitas, CA

The screening will be a community event with local organizations in attendance 

to greet guests, and an expert panel discussion with Q&A after the film.

 

TICKETS ON SALE NOW: 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dosed-the-trip-of-a-lifetime-qa-tickets-636027504387

A loving mother of four is granted the legal right for medical use of magic mushrooms. She then embarks on a remarkable journey of  personal transformation and healing while exploring lesser known  possible cures for cancer, like cannabis oil. This story of courage and resilience calls into question everything we think we know about the human body, mind, and spirit.

 

‘DOSED: THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME’ FEATURES: DR GABOR MATÉ, PAUL STAMETS, DENNIS MCKENNA, DAVE PHILLIPS, SHARAN SIDHU, BEN LIGHTBURN, DR REG PETERS, CHINO JULIAN, GARYTH MOXEY, DR ROB SEALEY, DANA LARSEN,
TYLER CHANDLER, NICHOLAS MEYERS, AND LAURIE AND GLENN BROOKS.

 

Panel Discussion with

Kat Kurner 

Nara Dahlbacka

Sandra Carter, PhD

David Bronner

Christi Myers

Jarrod Ekengren

Reyna Lerma

Dr. Jon Dean, PhD

 

Hosted by

Kat Kurner and Michelle Jachimowicz

Sponsored by SDMYCo, Flow Integrative Dr Bronners and OM Mushroom Superfood

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Hello MycoFriends!

Our beloved potluck is back again and this time for a summer kick off edition!

Monday, June 5
Art in the Park & Summer Potluck
Casa del Prado Room 101 in Balboa Park (adjacent to the Natural History Museum)
5:30 – 8:30pm

Please join us for a fun(gi) evening!

We’re celebrating the end of our regular season and kicking off the summer!

POTLUCK
We invite you to bring a delicious dish to share! It does not have to include mushrooms, but those are always a hit! You may also bring store bought if you prefer.

We will have a card to fill out in advance for the ingredients list. This is useful for those that may have allergies or dietary restrictions.

***If you are using wild/foraged mushrooms, please note that also!***

We ask that you bring your own reusable cup/bowl/plate and utensils, since we are environmental stewards. Let’s help promote and save the environment by using less plastic!

Please note that we do not have kitchen access, but there will be outlets for keeping food warm with crock pots.

ART – GAME OF SHROOMS
We’ll also have some arts and crafts supplies so that you can make something and participate in Game of Shrooms!
The drop date is 6/10/23
https://yumfactory.com/gameofshrooms/

Please stay tuned for more info and details on our events and classes as we will continue with our third year of having summer activities, once a month from June through September.

Friday, July 7, 2023 – Dennis Sharmahd: Pink Oyster (Pleurotus djamor) Cultivation Workshop
5:30pm – 8:30pm
$50/person
Members only, registration required

Monday, August 7, 2023 – Summer Workshop
5:30 – 8:30pm: TBA

Friday, September 15, 2023 – Summer Workshop
5:30 – 8:30pm: TBA

Mush Love,
SDMYCO

Appalachia NAMA 2023
NAMA’s 62nd Annual Foray, this year in beautiful Hendersonville, North Carolina
AUGUST 24 – 27, 2023 // HENDERSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA

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Hello MycoFriends!

How time flies when we’re having fun(gi)! Spring has sprung and we are around the corner from our last regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the season!

Please stay tuned for more info and details on our events and classes as we will continue with our third year of having summer activities, once a month from June through September.

Monday, May 1st

Special Guest Speaker: Danielle Stevenson

6:45pm Bring in specimens for identification
7:00pm Lecture and Q&A

Casa del Prado Room 101 in Balboa Park (adjacent to the Natural History Museum)
Free, open to the public

See you soon!

Mush Love,
SDMYCO

How to Grow Lion’s Mane Mushroom Course taught by Dennis Sharmahd
April 30th
10am – 2pm
$75
REGISTER HERE

Appalachia NAMA 2023
NAMA’s 62nd Annual Foray, this year in beautiful Hendersonville, North Carolina
AUGUST 24 – 27, 2023 // HENDERSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA

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Hello MycoFriends!

Coming up, this Monday, April 3rd!!

Special Guest Speaker: Stu Pickell (Los Angeles Mycological Society)

6:45pm Bring in specimens for identification
7:00pm Lecture and Q&A

Casa del Prado Room 101 in Balboa Park (adjacent to the Natural History Museum)
Free, open to the public

Keep your eyes peeled for details about our next foray on Sunday, April 2, 2023!

Remember these are members only, so if you’d like to join, please visit our member sign up page.

***Please keep rain in your thoughts so we can get out into the field and have fun(gi)!

***Reminder that you can always bring in specimens for identification to our meetings!

Let’s show and tell what you’ve found in your local neighborhoods!

Mush Love,
SDMYCO

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Howdy Mycophiles,

We are so happy to have had some rain before our upcoming foray for our Fungus Fair!

Remember, if you are not a member and would like to participate, you can…

• come to the foray (members only, so sign up at http://sdmyco.org/membership/ )
• go foraging in a woody, wet area and pick some mushrooms
• bring these to either the pre-day set up on Saturday (where you can help us set up for the fair from 4 – 8))
• or bring your mushrooms to the ID table early Sunday
• become a volunteer at the fair – we can still use your help!

For this year’s fair, we have a banger line up as always!!!

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Howdy Mycophiles,

We hope you are enjoying the rainy days and are finding specimens in your neighborhoods and local parks!

Please see info for upcoming events below!

Mush Love,
SDMYCO

Call for Vendors at our Fungus Fair!
2023 Fungus Fair Vendor Application

Call for Volunteers at our Fungus Fair!
If you have a couple hours or the whole day to volunteer, we’d love to have you!
2023 Fungus Fair Volunteer Application

1/28/23 – Members Only Online Identification Class with Justin Shaffer

• Suggested donation $10 per attendee
• 2pm – 2:30pm How to identify fungi
• 2:30pm – 3:00pm Small group breakout rooms
• 3pm – 4pm Show & Tell and additional ID assistance
• BECOME A MEMBER HERE
• REGISTER FOR CLASS HERE

2/4/23 – 2/6/23 – forage in your local areas and bring in specimens for identification at our Monthly Meeting with David Rust on Monday, February 6th at 6:30pm.

2/6/23 – Monthly Meeting with David Rust

• Casa del Prado Room 101 in Balboa Park
• Free, open to the public
• 6:30pm bring in specimens for identification
• 7:00pm meeting and Q&A

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