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National Mushroom Month: A Luscious Occasion
Sep01

National Mushroom Month: A Luscious Occasion

Posted By on Sep 1, 2013 in Featured, Fruit & Vegetables, Mushrooms, Vegetarian, Veggies | 0 comments

National Mushroom Month brings to the forefront a misunderstood “vegetable”… It is amazing how delicious these fungi can be, especially when combined with butter, garlic & cream. The complexity of these flavors is intense, and the taste is unforgettable. Even though they are mostly water in composition, they contain more vitamin B & protein than many other plants. Mushrooms add earthiness and elegance to any...

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How to Cook with Dried Mushrooms for Recipes
Oct27

How to Cook with Dried Mushrooms for Recipes

Posted By on Oct 27, 2009 in Cooking Tips & Tricks, Featured, Fruit & Vegetables, Gluten Free, Healthy, How To Cook, Low Calorie, Mushrooms, Side Dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian, Veggies | 6 comments

Many mushrooms come in dried forms, and some exotic mushrooms only come in dried forms in stores. Trumpet, lobster, maitake, morrels, chanterelles, porcini, oyster, miscellaneous “field” mushrooms, and truffles all come dried. When you see dried mushrooms in their packages, you might be thinking, “Hmmm…That sounds cool, but how can I use them?” First off, dried mushrooms are great additions to creamy...

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