Banana peppers aren’t usually mentioned in the highest levels of culinary excellence, but they deserve more justice. These are versatile peppers that offer a sweeter and tangier taste rather than …
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Mushrooms are excellent sources of trace nutrients, and you can add them to your diet to help with weight loss goals. However, not all mushrooms are edible and edible mushrooms …
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Shittake mushrooms are probably the most recognizable edible mushroom in the world. But there are persistent myths about shiitake mushrooms, such as poison in its stem. How accurate are these …
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In some belief systems, consuming certain beverages or food items together is thought to be harmful. Such is the case for the pairing of mushrooms and fish. Find out today …
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Mycology is interesting because fungi interact with one another in excellent and, quite frankly, unexpected ways. For example – did you know that mushrooms can invade other mushrooms? It’s standard …
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Despite their origins, indeed, mushrooms (being fungi) can also get moldy. Who would have known that other species of fungi could invade mushrooms? It’s essential to know about moldy mushrooms …
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We all know that penicillin was derived from fungi that grew on bread. But do all mushrooms contain this lifesaving chemical? Let’s find out in today’s exploration of mycology.
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This is the most pressing question on people’s minds when they’re trekking or hiking. If you touch a pretty but potentially deadly mushroom, can you get sick from just touching …
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Morchella, or what mycologists call true Morell, is a type of sac fungi that can be safely eaten. Just because something can be eaten doesn’t always mean you can always …
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Berry seeds are ubiquitous – they’re part of the “pips and stems” package when you buy berries. But are they edible? It’s important to know if seeds are edible because …