Despite the name, oyster mushrooms have nothing to do with mollusks or the ocean. You’re actually most likely to find one in the wild if you’re walking through one of the world’s temperate or subtropical forests. But if that’s a little out of reach, you can also easily find them in grocery stores. Oyster mushrooms … [Read more…]
Delicious, medicinal, psychedelic, or sometimes deadly, mushrooms are equal parts fascinating and mysterious. Mushrooms and their mycelium still elude us, but we’ve become regular mycophiles in all aspects. The days of only finding white button, cremini, and portabello mushrooms at the grocery store are over. It’s not unusual to find fresh shiitakes or oyster mushrooms … [Read more…]
Weeknight meals don’t need to be boring! This easy, foolproof pasta dish from the Mushrooms cookbook comes together in under an hour and is packed with healthful ingredients. What you need: For the pasta: 2 tablespoons canola oil¼ cup finely chopped shallots1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic1 tablespoon white wine vinegar½ cup vegetable broth1 tablespoon cashew butter 1 … [Read more…]
Gisele Bündchen is a big fan of lion’s mane. The Brazilian supermodel recently posted on Instagram that she has been taking the mushroom “for a while” and it has helped with her focus and energy levels. Bündchen is far from alone; lion’s mane is one of many mushrooms that are having a moment among consumers … [Read more…]
This take on the beloved comfort food dish from Lisa Dawn Angerame’s cookbook Wait, That’s Vegan? makes for a perfect romantic dinner. Make it on date night and serve with a glass of champagne! What you need: 1 ounce dried lobster mushrooms, soaked overnight, water reserved For the cheese sauce: 1 cup raw cashews¾ cup … [Read more…]