Putting the Fun in Fungi

Let’s talk about fungi that grow from spores in the darkness.* Mushrooms may seem unassuming, but all shapes, sizes, and types are popular on plates worldwide. From the white button mushrooms that make up 90 percent of the mushrooms eaten by Americans** to wild truffles, mushrooms play a huge role in a wide range of cuisines. There are nine varieties – white button, shiitake, wild (i.e. truffl...