Edible fungi.
First off a warning: IF YOU ARE IN ANY DOUBT AS TO WHAT YOU ARE PICKING OR EATING, STOP RIGHT AWAY. ONLY PICK FRESH HEALTHY FUNGI WITH NO ROTTEN AREAS OR DISCOLOURING THAT MAY LEAD TO MISTAKEN IDENTITY. PICK AND EAT AT YOUR OWN RISK.
So, edible fungi. I have provided links to pictures of very edible and delicious fungi that I eat. I will not link to anything i have not eaten in quantaties myself.
1) Chicken of the woods.
http://www.northamptonshirewildlife...._sulfureus.jpg
Beautiful taste, elegant additive to your cooking. Prepare to your liking, but is delicious in a salad or fried in a little butter or oil.
2) Branching Oyster.
http://www.northamptonshirewildlife....ornucopiae.jpg
Has a relative,
http://www.northamptonshirewildlife...._ostreatus.jpg
That is also suitably edible. Pick only young fresh ones, any age related yellowing will make their taste and texture a bit 'tough'. Cook in a sauce or add to a stew.
3) Jews ear.
http://www.northamptonshirewildlife....cula-judae.jpg
Is ideal as a filler for a salad or stir fry. Absorbs flavours from any sauces, and thinly sliced makes a very tasty treat. Don't over use it as you will find much of your sauce being sucked up by it!