Heather Erickson

Heather Erickson

Sporeless Oyster Mushrooms by Randy Strobel

Oyster Mushrooms on a Log

Oyster mushrooms in the genus Pleurotus are the second most commonly cultivated mushrooms worldwide. They are very tasty and have a good shelf life when refrigerated and are medicinal in that they contain lovastatin, a natural cholesterol-lowering compound. They are…

The Dietary Benefits of Mushrooms

Colorful market stall displaying a variety of fresh mushrooms, including chanterelles, porcini, and king oyster mushrooms, alongside tomatoes, asparagus, red chili peppers, and other vegetables, with handwritten “No Tocar” signs in Spanish indicating not to touch the produce.

By MMS Culinary Correspondent, Mike Tangedal. Not enough mushrooms are eaten in Western culture to warrant their placement in any comprehensive nutritional guide. The food spectrum constituting a healthy diet changes in our culture at the rate that society changes,…

Cooking with Dried Mushrooms

Mushrooms in a Wok

By Culinary Corespondant, Mike Tangedal. Drying and cooking with dried mushrooms doesn’t require too much technology or expertise, which is why it has been practiced for thousands of years. Simply place some freshly picked mushrooms where there is lots of…