I'm originally from San Diego, but I lived in Missouri and Iowa for many years and was introduced to Morels. It was like a gift from Heaven - like eating a vegetable steak. Here is Russia we have a lot of amazing mushrooms, but I don't know the English names of the varieties because I never studied nature in the U.S. However, my wife knows them ALL or at least seems to. Russians stay very connected to nature. Much more so than a city boy from San Diego like me. It's been a great experience.
The follow is well deserved. You are putting out good content (can't say that about everyone). I hope you will join us with the #payitforward contest. It seems like something that you would enjoy based on your posts. All the best to you and yours.