Are Mushrooms a Vegetable & Where Do They Fit on the Food Pyramid? It’s no secret that mushrooms have been part of the human diet for decades and are a delight in a vast assortment of dishes. However, there’s one question that keeps cropping up. Are mushrooms a vegetable? While mushrooms are typically classified as … Read more
The Jack O’Lantern Mushroom The Jack O’Lantern mushroom is classified into two main species; Omphalotus illudens from the East and Omphalotus olearius from the West. It is a poisonous mushroom, meaning it’s not edible, named after its glow and dark orange color. Since this mushroom is poisonous and commonly mistaken for edible species like Chanterelle, … Read more
Can Mushrooms be a Meat Substitute? Mushrooms are, perhaps, one of the most versatile ingredients in the kitchen. A vegetable or a meat? Well, why not both! Mushrooms are often looked at one of the most nutritious vegetable to consume, a superfood if you will. For a vegetable, mushrooms are packed with protein. Protein Content … Read more
What is a Mushroom? A mushroom is a fruiting body of a kind of fungus. A fungus is a group of spore-producing organisms including mold, yeasts mushrooms, and toadstools. There are over 14,000 species of mushrooms among which there are only 14,000 known species. Mushrooms can be poisonous, medicinal or edible. A number of species … Read more
Mushroom Foraging Book Recommendations There is a lot to consider when buying a mushroom identification guide. After all, you want a good one so you can trust the ID. With a plethora of books on the market, it is hard to know which ones are worth the money. The best guides are ones that focus … Read more
Sustainable Mushroom Foraging: If You Love Mushrooms, Protect Them Foraging mushrooms means many different things to many different people. For some, it is a casual activity, enjoyed on walks and hikes. To others, it is a treasure hunt, with the goal of finding specific species and types. And then, some do it solely for profit. … Read more
Mushrooms are a nutritious and delicious culinary addition. Most folks are only familiar with the common white button mushroom, portabellos, and possibly shiitake mushrooms. The realm of edible mushrooms goes far beyond this, though. And, each one deserves its’ own culinary treatment. Oyster, Shiitake, Lion’s Mane, Morels, Enoki, Chicken of the Woods, and Maitake mushrooms … Read more
Are Mushrooms Considered Protein? Not an animal, and not a vegetable, the mushroom populates its own empire, the fungi kingdom. Mushrooms are a popular culinary treat around the world. In many countries, it is normal to eat a wide variety of mushrooms, not just for their unique and delicious flavor, but also for nutrition. How … Read more
Trees and Fungi: Their Secret Partnership Trees definitely might be the rock star(s) of the forest, but they co-exist with smaller plant life and organisms. These little organisms, fungi and mushrooms, are valuable and can demand a high price at market. What is the importance of the relationship between trees and mycorrhiza (a “symbiotic association … Read more
Why Mushroom Hunting Might be the Perfect COVID-19 Activity? These are tough times that we are going through at the moment. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have to obey the orders and respect social distancing. A real bummer, especially if you are someone who likes to be active. But the truth is that we can … Read more