Italian Foragers Get Emotional When They Find Giant Porcini in the Wild

@ilregnodelporcino poesia sotto la pioggia, funghi di altro pianeta .#porcini #funghi #boletus #mushrooms #passionefunghi ♬ suono originale – Il porcino

Everyone has their own thing that excites them. Some people love crafting, others find joy in cooking, but for a growing community, mushroom foraging is a real passion. In Italy, two friends known as Il Porcino on social media share their adventures hunting for rare, edible mushrooms, showing just how deeply it’s taken root.

One recent video shows the two guys finding a cluster of huge Boletus edulis, a dream discovery for fungi foragers. These prized porcini are highly sought after for their rich flavor and are becoming increasingly rare in the wild. The footage shows how the two fungi friends become genuinely emotional from such an exciting discovery. They write on Instagram (translated from Italian): “It’s great to go mushroom hunting when they’re in season, but it’s even better when you find gems like these in times of scarcity.”

Foraging isn’t only about finding amazing mushrooms though. It’s just as much about being in nature and enjoying time together. The pair share on Instagram, “Mushroom hunting is not just about gathering and filling baskets, but also about the moments you experience in the woods, surrounded by peace and tranquillity.”

Wild mushroom hunting is a long-standing tradition in Italy, especially in rural and mountainous regions. It’s an exciting seasonal ritual that combines time in nature with the excitement of finding ingredients that are central to Italian cooking.

Check out some of Il Porcino’s videos below and follow them on Instagram and TikTok for more.

In Italy, two friends known as Il Porcino on social media share their adventures foraging for rare, edible mushrooms.

 

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Wild mushroom hunting is a long-standing tradition in Italy, especially in rural and mountainous regions.

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Il Porcino (@il.porcino)

These prized porcini are highly sought after for their rich flavor and are becoming increasingly rare in the wild.

@ilregnodelporcino delirio ai 2000 metri, sotto gli alberi spettacolo purooo #porcini #funghi #boletus #mushrooms ♬ suono originale – Il porcino

@ilregnodelporcino Pt 2 #porcino #porcini #funghi #fungo #mushrooms #mycology #boletus #boletusedulis #mushroom #funghiporcini ♬ suono originale – Il porcino

@ilregnodelporcino nel pascolo tra erba e mirtilli #boletus #funghiporcini ♬ suono originale – Il porcino

Il Porcino: Instagram | TikTok

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Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart is a Staff Writer at My Modern Met. Originally from Northern Ireland, she is an artist now based in Berlin. After graduating with a BA in Fashion and Textile Design in 2013, Emma decided to combine her love of art with her passion for writing. Emma has contributed to various art and culture publications, with an aim to promote and share the work of inspiring modern creatives. While she writes every day, she’s also devoted to her own creative outlet—Emma hand-draws illustrations and is currently learning 2D animation.
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