"Taste of Manila" (MSSF Culinary Group Nov. 3, 2025 Dinner)
11/3/2025

Our next Culinary Group dinner of the season is coming up soon: Monday, November 3, 2025 at the Hall of Flowers in Golden Gate Park. Space is limited -- so go NOW to the "Members Only" area of mssf.org, and follow the prompts there to register for the dinner.

MSSF Culinary Group November 3, 2025 Dinner: "Taste of Manila"
Dinner Captain: Ressie Teniente
Date: Monday, November 3, 2025: 530pm - 930pm
            (Appetizers and brief Culinary Group business meeting before the main meal.)
Where: Hall of Flowers (aka County Fair Bldg.)
             9th Avenue & Lincoln Way; Golden Gate Park; San Francisco
Dinner Fee: $20; guests $25; kids 1/2 price. Payment at the event only: cash or check.
To register, go to the "Members Only" area of mssf.org, and follow the prompts there. (If you are in the "Members Only" area now, the prompts begin with the "Register For This Event" button below.) When registering, please check "pay at event" on the final screen, and ignore other payment options.

Menu

Main Dish: Kare Kare w/ Snow Fungus, Eggplant, Bok Choy & Green Beans (Vegetarian) over Steamed Rice
Soup: Goto (Ginger-based Broth w/ Snow Fungus)
Side: Ginatang Katabasa (Squash, Green Beans, and Baby Bella Mushrooms in Coconut Milk)
Side: Pancit Palabok (Rice Noodles Sauced with/ Chives, Toasted Garlic & Crispy Maitake)
Side: Vegetarian Lumpia
Side: Chicken-Of-The-Woods Satay Skewers (depending on availability)
Dessert: Egg Custard Tart
Coffee & Tea

APPETIZERS: Everyone is encouraged to bring an appetizer (preferably one containing mushrooms) for sharing with the Group before the main meal. As with all Culinary Group dinners, you must bring with you: table covering, dishes, cutlery, and beverage of choice (plus a container for carrying home dirty dishes and any leftovers); these are not provided.

COVID-19 NOTE: 
Please do NOT register for or attend this event if you either (1) are not fully vaccinated against covid-19, or (2) are feeling unwell or experiencing any cold or covid symptom on the day of the event. 

MUSHROOM I.D. TABLE: The Culinary Group shares fully in MSSF's educational mission. Please bring a freshly-foraged mushroom sample from the forest (or your yard) to place on our Group's regular Mushroom I.D. Table, where the more experienced mycologists among us will be helping the newbies learn how to spot the edibles and avoid the "loose your lunch bunch."  (Don't worry -- they won't go in the soup!)

Problems? Call Paul Lufkin (415-515-1593) or Maria Pham (415-305-3316), Culinary Group co-Chairs.
Location: Hall of Flowers (County Fair Building)

There are currently 47 spots remaining out of 55

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 MSSF Mendocino Woodlands Camp Foray 2025
11/14/2025 - 11/16/2025

Detail

*REGISTRATION UPDATE - YOU ARE ALMOST THERE...!
General registration for MSSF Mendocino Camp will now begin starting at 9:00am Saturday October 4th. 

We are moving camp registration to a new and improved ticket platform experience, please use this link to purchase tickets:
MSSF Mendocino Camp 2025 Registration

Friday evening presenter will be: Brian Perry, PhD

Saturday evening presenter will be: David Campbell

Deep in the Mendocino woodlands, MSSF members, fellow mushroom enthusiasts, friends and family, gather once again for our annual north coast fungal rite of autumn. This weekend-long spectacular mycological event includes guided forays, presentations, delicious mushroom themed meals and appetizers, creative mushroom pop up activities, and of course, plenty of mushrooms!  

All on-site meals and lodging (Friday night through Sunday lunch) are included in the basic $345 per person adult member rate and $190 per child (5-12) rate.  This is a MSSF Members foray event.

Important Detailed Mendo Camp Info here

There is NO off-site registration available for Mendo Camp. Be sure to check your MSSF member profile on the MSSF website to ensure it is up to date and includes your spouse/partner, correct e-mail and phone number, etc.
NOTE:  If you plan to bring a camper/RV or sleep in your vehicle please inform the camp registrar when registering for camp. There is no cost difference between staying in the Woodlands cabins or staying in one's own vehicle.

JDSF Mushroom Permit:  Attendees who plan to collect edible mushrooms in the Jackson State Demonstration Forest, are required to obtain a JDSF mushroom collecting permit.  Permits can be obtained via US mail by completing the permit application from the CALFIRE website here: JDSF Permit . Please allow sufficient time (10-14 days) to receive your permit via the US Mail.  *JDSF Mushroom Permits cannot be registered and completed online* Permits are $20.00 and good until June 30, 2024.  There are no limits on the quantity of mushrooms collected with a permit. The permit forms will also be sent out with the Welcome to Camp Packet mid-October, however it is highly encouraged to apply for a JDSF permit at the time you register for camp. Permits can also be purchased at the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, Jackson Demonstration State Forest Office, 802 North Main St. Fort Bragg, CA 95437, (707)-964-5674, Monday through Friday, 8:00 - 12:00 AM, & 1:00 - 5:00 PM. 
     
REGISTRATION NOTE:  When registration for Mendo Camp is full, we will establish a waiting list to fill any camp cancellations. For registration or waitlist questions, please e-mail Stephanie Wright at:  mendoregistrar@mssf.org or call (510)-388-5009. For general camp questions, please email David Gardella at: mendodirector@mssf.org or call (602)-617-0150.  The above e-mail addresses can also be used if you need help with the online reservation process.

CAMP PAYMENT POLICY:  Receipt of payment is required at time of a Mendo Camp reservation. Payment for camp must be made at the time of each reservation in order to fully confirm each member's attendance at camp. Unpaid reservations may be canceled at anytime and placed on the cancellation waiting list in the future.

*CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY:  
- Cancellations made before 12:00am on November 6th 2025 will be issued a refund minus any applied Humanitix fees.
- Cancellation requests made after midnight Thursday 11/6/25 will receive a refund of 50% of the ticket price not including any applied Humanitix fees.
-MSSF must provide attendee numbers and payment to the caterer one week in advance, along with other camp fees, whether a person shows up or not.
- We do want you take care of your health, while being mindful of the health of others, and understand any unforeseen cancellation due to illness. However, we still must cover the catering and overhead fees if you cancel less than a week in advance.
- This annual mushroom event happens, rain or shine - weather DOES NOT cancel the event - and is not a valid reason to request a refund.
        
Location: Mendocino Woodlands State Park, Camp #1
39350 Little Lake Road
Mendocino, CA 95460


Registration has Closed for this event.

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