2014

The guest speaker for our January 5th meeting will be Dr. Mary Ann Hawke. The meeting will be hosted in Room 101, Casa Del Prado in Balboa Park at 6:30 PM. Dr. Hawke’s presentation is titled “The Hidden Life of Spores” Spores of fungi are often used to help identify species, but we often don’t give them another thought. Much like the pollen and seeds of higher plants, spores are ingeniously designed for dispersal and …

Our December 1st, 2014 meeting with be a potluck dinner and white elephant gift exchange. The dinner will start at 6:30 PM in Room 101, Casa Del Prado in Balboa Park. Please bring a cooked or cold dish and your own beverage. (Note: there will be no kitchen access) The club will provide plates, cups, napkins, and utensils, but feel free to bring your own. For those that want to participate in the White Elephant …

Once again Mesa College Department of Culinary Arts will be hosting a Mushroom dinner for the our club on November 13, 2014 at 4:30 PM. The dinner is for members only and is first come first serve for the first 50 people. The cost is $20 per person. Payment can be made at the next meeting to Pat. The dining area is located behind the main cafeteria in room H-105 on the Mesa College Campus. …

The guest speaker for our November 3rd meeting will be Daniel Winkler. The meeting will be hosted in Room 101, Casa Del Prado in Balboa Park at 6:30 PM. Daniel grew up collecting and eating wild mushrooms in the Alps and has been foraging since 18 years in the PNW. Daniel trained as a geographer and ecologist and works as researcher and NGO consultant on environmental issues of the Tibetan Plateau, specializing on Tibet’s diverse …

The club will be electing new officers during the Nov 3rd, 2014 meeting. Elections will be held for President, Vice-president, Secretary, and Treasurer.

Our October 6th meeting will feature a culinary demonstration of mushroom cuisine by Chef Kimberly Coelho. The meeting will be hosted in Room 101, Casa Del Prado in Balboa Park. Kimberly Coelho is a culinary educator with a passion for sustainable cuisine. She has over five years experience teaching high school culinary students. Whether trying out new recipes, coaching students for the culinary competitions, entertaining friends, or reading cookbooks on the couch, good food is …

As the new season (2014/2015) starts, we would like to welcome everyone back. We have a very exciting line-up of speakers and guests for this year. Meetings are always the first Monday of the month. Below is the current line-up of events. Check back each month for in depth details for each event. Oct 6, 2014 – Chef Kimberly Coelho, Cooking demonstration Nov 3, 2014 – Daniel Winkler, Amazon mushrooms; Club Elections of Officers Dec …