Mushrooms

Do you want to know what kinds of mushrooms grow in Alabama that you can eat?  Based on what I’ve seen and learned, these are some of the most common and easy to find Southeast white mushrooms that can be eaten.  This is by no means a full list of all mushrooms that can be […]

Would you like to find out what button mushrooms taste like?  The mild flavor of button mushrooms changes between earthy, juicy, and brothy. This mix of tastes is called umami.   It comes from glutamate, an amino acid that is naturally found in mushrooms and other foods like anchovies and parmesan cheese.  Mushrooms can taste

Are you interested in learning more about the health benefits of eating shiitake mushrooms?  Shiitake mushrooms are good for your heart, lower your risk of getting prostate cancer, treat gingivitis, boost your immune system, and make plant-based diets more nutritious.  In traditional medicine, shiitake mushrooms have been used for thousands of years as a natural

Would you like to know how button mushrooms can help your health?  Minerals (selenium, copper, potassium), vitamins (B vitamins, vitamin D), and antioxidants are just a few of the important things that button mushrooms contain that are good for your health.  Selenium, which is found in button mushrooms, helps immune cells work better and protects

Do you want to know what mushrooms that can’t be eaten are?  From what I’ve seen, lepiotes are mushrooms that you shouldn’t eat.  It’s easy to tell which shows are the best and worst because they are so alike.  Most of the time, small sores are deadly and can even kill you.  The liver and

Would you like to know the 10 best mushrooms to eat?  Moss is one of my favorite foods because it is healthy and can be used in many ways.   On the other hand, some types of macrofungi make fruit bodies that are meaty and can be eaten.  It’s possible to see these growing structures

Are you interested in finding out the difference between shiitake and porcini mushrooms?  Mushrooms that have been dried and then rehydrated are often used in soups, sauces, and broths.  Shiitake mushrooms taste more like meat and are less bitter than porcini mushrooms. They are cheaper too.  You can use them instead of dried porcini mushrooms

Do you want to know the difference between oyster mushrooms and shiitake mushrooms?  From what I’ve seen, most of us know shiitake mushrooms from dried mushrooms. They taste more complex than field mushrooms and take on flavors well, like soy sauce and garlic.  Because they taste lighter and are softer, oyster mushrooms go really well

Are you interested in finding out the difference between shiitake and cremini mushrooms?  From my own experience, I know that shiitake and cremini mushrooms taste different, so each person may have a different taste choice.   Many people like shiitake mushrooms because they taste more distinct and earthy than cremini mushrooms, which are known for

shiitake mushrooms and cholesterol: Do you want to know what cholesterol does in shiitake mushrooms?  The DGCCRF, ANSES, and poison control centers want to make sure you know that you should never eat this mushroom without first cooking it completely.  Help keep your cholesterol level low.  They have chemicals in them that stop your body