A bunch of information on drying can be found here: http://www.shroomery.org/index/par/7913 . And for the other information check Erowids Mushroom Vault (http://www.erowid.org/plants/mushrooms/mushrooms.shtml)

My first time I took them with frozen juice concentrate since the taste was horrible. I've heard of other people putting them in peanut butter and eatting it like that which seems like the best. Hope this helps.