Fresh mushrooms can last in the fridge for up to 7 days. After you cook them, you can store them in the fridge for another 3 to 5 days. Whole mushrooms will stay fresh for longer than sliced ones. In this article, I’ll explain how long mushrooms last for, and share several storage methods and […]
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If you want to try growing your own mushrooms but don’t like the idea of doing it indoors, an outdoor mushroom bed is a great option worth considering. How can you grow mushrooms outdoors? You can grow some species of mushrooms like the King Stropharia, oyster, shaggy mane, pioppino or elm mushroom outdoors in a mushroom bed. All
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You might want to try growing your own mushrooms. But you may not want to invest in a full lab setup or buy mycelium from a supplier to do it. Is there another option for you? How can you grow your own DIY mushroom spawn? The simplest way for beginners to start growing their own
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Are mushrooms vegetables? No, they are a type of fungi. Technically mushrooms aren’t plants, so they aren’t classified as either fruits or vegetables. They belong to their own separate kingdom. But for practical purposes, we often treat mushrooms as vegetables in the kitchen in terms of how we prepare them. In this article, I’ll explain
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Puffballs are a rather unique type of fungus. They don’t have the typical cap and stem you’d expect from a mushroom, and they look quite different from anything else. What are puffball mushrooms? Puffballs are a group of mushrooms that includes several different species. All true puffballs are edible, although there are some false puffballs
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Believe it or not, there is some argument about whether mushrooms are considered a vegan-friendly food or not. Today I’m going to provide you with some compelling arguments for why they are. Are mushrooms vegan? Most people consider mushrooms a vegan food source since they are categorized in the Fungi kingdom, not the Animalia kingdom.
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Maitake means “dancing mushroom” in Japanese. Stories say this name arose when people would find this mushroom in the wild, and become so happy they’d start to dance! What are maitake mushrooms (hen of the woods?) Maitake are a polypore bracket fungus that grows at the base of oak trees and other hardwoods in temperate
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Giving up meat and dairy doesn’t mean that you have to settle for eating bland dishes or raw vegetables. In this post, I’m sharing 25 of my all-time favorite vegan mushroom recipes. Mushrooms make a great alternative to meat. They have a firm texture similar to a piece of beef or chicken. And the amino
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Mushrooms and microgreens are both great crops that you should consider growing. But how do you know which is a better fit for you? In this article, I’ll explain what growing both microgreens and mushrooms takes, and what the process for growing each looks like. I’ll explain the similarities between growing these two crops, as
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Welcome to my guide on one of the more elusive varieties of mushrooms, but also one of the tastiest: Morels. What are morel mushrooms? Morels are some of the most sought-after mushrooms in the world. They have a delicious nutty taste and firm meaty texture. Even people who don’t normally enjoy mushrooms are usually willing
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