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  • Future Fungonaut

    Future Fungonaut

    Aspiring mycologist Devon contacted us a while back for some information regarding Fungi Perfecti’s MycoGrow® products, and mycorrhizal fungi in general, for a series of experiments he was conducting for his sixth grade Science Fair. His project, “Fungus or Fertilizer,”...

  • Mushroom Recipes

    Freezer-Ready Brown Mushroom Gravy

    From George. Melt a stick of butter in a large and heavy skillet, along with a couple tablespoons of olive (or other light) oil to keep it from burning. As it melts stir in a cup of flour. Keep stirring...

  • Mushroom Recipes

    Mike's Missouri Morels

    From SecPro39. This recipe is for people who don't want the flavor of their morels diluted with steak or sausage, etc. Slice fresh morels lengthwise and soak overnight in mild salt brine. Rinse morels and allow to drain on paper...

  • What Happened to the Name "Agaricus blazei?"

    What Happened to the Name "Agaricus blazei?"

    The taxonomy of the mushroom known as Himematsutake or the Royal Sun Agaricus has been confused until recently. The species being grown in China, Japan and Brazil is, in fact, not Agaricus blazei but a new species, now called Agaricus brasiliensis. To read more...

  • Mushroom Recipes

    Goof-Proof Mushroom Souffle

    From George and Nancy. If your souffles always turn out perfect you probably should skip this one. But if like me you consider separating and beating egg whites and folding them into things to be something to avoid, then read...

  • Vegan-Friendly Mushroom Paté

    Vegan-Friendly Mushroom Paté

    From Andrew, FP Webmaster. Approximately 4 cups whole fresh Shiitake mushrooms (2 cups after chopping) Approximately 4 cups whole fresh Maitake mushrooms (2 cups after chopping) 12 ounces rice-based cream cheese substitute 2 cloves garlic 2 cups dry roasted hazelnuts...

  • Mushroom Recipes

    Mushroom-Barley-Onion Soup with Pork Loin Pieces

    From KingHenryB2k3. Tools you will need 20 quart stock pot 12 wide-mouth pint-sized Kerr glass jars with the gold covers Generous package of dried thin-sliced Shiitake mushrooms Box of Quaker barley 3 large Mayan sweet onions Pork loin Slice the...

  • Mushroom Recipes

    Maitake Teriyaki

    From Andrew, FP Webmaster. Teriyaki Recipe 2 cups soy sauce 1 cup red wine 3 cups water 2 cloves garlic, crushed 4 tbsp fresh ginger, minced 2 tbsp sesame oil 1 tbsp ground coriander brown or white sugar to taste...

  • Mushroom Recipes

    Stir-Fried Mushrooms

    From Paul (not Stamets). ½ cup fresh whole Shiitake mushroom caps ½ cup fresh Oyster mushrooms, sliced into decent chunks ½ cup broccoli florets small handful fresh snow peas some pecan halves (the fresher the better) enough extra virgin olive...