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Van Waffle

Writer, Naturalist, Photographer

Tag: edible fungi

Delectable mushroom: chicken of the woods

Posted on October 25, 2018October 25, 2018 by Van Waffle

This is a taste experience I won’t soon forget.

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Amy Tyler: the creative process

Posted on May 28, 2015May 28, 2015 by Van Waffle

Amy Tyler’s talk on Sunday at Ontario Handweavers and Spinners biennial conference gave me pause to reassess my creative process. For a brief…

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A delectable fungus: comb tooth

Posted on October 1, 2013October 1, 2013 by Van Waffle

  Danny and I spent a peaceful cottage weekend with my daughters, Marian and Brenna. It was long awaited and much enjoyed. We…

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