At first glance, the two look a lot alike, but there are plenty of ways that they differ. Chanterelles grow in singles or very small groups out of the soil, while Jack-o-Lanterns band together in large bundles on or very near dead hardwoods. There are also differences in their looks. Gills are the biggest of which to look for. Although Chanterelles look like they have gills, they’re actually folds.
Sounds like a cheap horror flick, right? It’s not. Entire colonies of insects experience this type of catastrophe quite often, actually. Cordyceps mushrooms are the culprit here, and they’re much more terrifying than the mysterious viruses of traditional zombie lore.
Skeptical about my chances of finding a vibrant blue mushroom that was actually edible, I started my search there. If I failed to find one, the whole experiment would have ended immediately, but it didn’t even require excess effort.
On top of being delicious, Shiitake provides several potential benefits to your health. Rich in B vitamins, but low in fat, Shiitake mushrooms are also known in many cultures for aiding with weight loss, and controlling your blood sugar and pressure levels. Is it really any surprise they’re one of the most popular of the cultivated mushrooms?
“You’ve got to be sh**ing me!” Coming from someone who very rarely swears, the words were amusing, and I couldn’t help but laugh. My mother-in-law had just taken her first bite of Chicken of the…
Often said to be an adequate replacement for bacon bits, Pink Oysters are great for many dishes, with omelets being a common choice. When cooked, they tend to turn a dark brown instead of the vibrant pink, and if not cooked fully might have a slightly bitter taste. If you have a favorite recipe for Pink Oysters, let us know.