By Julie Christensen Most of us use mushrooms, those little brown or white fungi, primarily as an accent in cooking. They might appear in salads or sautéed dishes, but they rarely take a starring role. Too bad, since mushrooms are loaded with health benefits. Researchers … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Mushrooms
Mushrooms are also known by the scientific name Agraricus campestris and are actually fungi. There are a plethora of varieties of mushrooms many of which are poisonous. However, there still are a wide variety of mushrooms which may be eaten. Mushrooms may be harvested from the … [Read more...]
Growing Shiitake Mushrooms at Home
Shiitake mushrooms have a rich, smoky flavor that makes mushroom dishes more exciting. When you grow you own you get the freshest mushrooms possible, and with no pesticides. Since shiitakes are relatively easy to grow, they are a good choice for the beginning home mushroom … [Read more...]