Mushrooms

I recently wrote an article on why and how to prevent oyster mushrooms from turning brown and wondered if all the same applied to lion’s mane mushrooms. So, I did …

I’ve done some research on a few mushrooms and whether or not you can grow them on straw (like shiitake) but wanted to find out if I could grow lion’s …

I buy shiitake mushrooms the most out of any other mushroom. So, I recently had the idea to grow my own shiitake mushrooms in my backyard. The only problem is, …

I grow oyster mushrooms and recently noticed some of them changing from their usual color to brown. As this can be seen as a bad thing, it doesn’t always mean …

It isn’t cheap to purchase and keep produce fresh, and mushrooms are no exception. It’s frustrating when after buying fresh mushrooms they spoil before getting a chance to eat them. …

With so many look-alike mushrooms, it can be daunting to tell edible and poisonous morels apart. Thankfully, morel mushrooms have distinctive characteristics that help delineate a real morel from a …

If you are out shopping for lion’s mane mushrooms, how do you know they’re past their prime? Does yellowing or browning indicate the mushroom might be bad? Not necessarily. Colors …

First recognized in the 1700s, the popularity of portobello mushrooms increased in the 1980s with the shift toward healthier food. The name may sound exotic, but portobellos are commonly available …

When one of my children decided to become vegan, the search began for protein-rich foods that didn’t contain animal products. We quickly discovered mushrooms were a great source of protein. …

Morel mushrooms are a special treat around the world. The rich, nutty-meaty flavor of a morel combines beautifully with most meats and veggies but is also tasty sauteed alone. Feasting …