Here
in Tennessee, morels will make their appearance the last few weeks in
March or the first few weeks in April. Morel hunting is the perfect
activity for enjoying the outdoors this beautiful time of year.
Not only will the fresh air and activity invigorate you, but you will
feel like a kid on a treasure [...]
A Mushroom a Day Keeps the Dentist and Cardiologist Away
A Mushroom a Day Keeps the Dentist and Cardiologist Away
Coming
to a store near you… mushroom cookies!
In the last few years, several
mushroom extracts have been patented for use in “dental health
foods” (Kato,
Kikuchi et al.; Nam ; Sekiya, Konda et al.)
Imagine eating all the confections you want and never getting a
cavity because the cookies are laced with mushrooms. Not only will
mushrooms make cookies tooth-friendly, they [...]
When is the Best Time to Plug Logs, and Other Nitty-Gritty on Mushroom Log Cultivation
When is the Best Time to Plug Logs, and Other Nitty-Gritty on Mushroom Log Cultivation
The best time of the year to plug logs, at least here in East Tennessee, is February and March because of the weather and the sap run. Logs we have plugged this time of year have produced mushrooms in 4-5 months. However we have had success plugging logs all year just as long as logs [...]
If you suffer from the
winter blues, increasing the vitamin D in your diet may be the answer
to your blahs.
Your skin makes vitamin D
when it is exposed to sunshine. In the winter, when the days are
short and most of us are stuck inside (and covered in heavy clothing
when we do venture outdoors), it’s hard to get [...]
Delicious and refreshing.
This time of year I often find myself craving a cold flavored beverage.
Rather than reaching for soft-drinks, teas, or juice, I skip the
calories and caffeine by drinking mushroom tea. Whether it is plain
chaga or reishi tea embellished with mint and lemon balm from my
garden [...]
Eating Mushrooms Makes Mother Nature Happy.
Simple things like recycling, eating local, and eating less meat do more for the environment than you might realize. Lets face it: making big life changes is rarely easy, and those are the changes most often dropped by the wayside. If you want to improve your health and the environment, [...]
Cathy's Lab - a slice of science pie for the mushroom minded
- Cathy Scott is Chief Science Officer at Everything Mushrooms; she handles all the mycelium! Cathy is also a tremendous cook and dedicated fungal fanatic. This little slice of our web space is dedicated to Cathy's experiments, recipies, and mushroom musings. Be sure to [...]
Wisdom gained in the preparation of sterilized mushroom media.
Wisdom gained in the preparation of sterilized mushroom media.
We've been preparing and shipping sterilized mushroom media for a good many years now. Experience is an invaluable teacher when it comes to this sort of thing, even with the guidance of wonderfully crafted manuals, mushroom resource books, and other references. One thing we have learned through the years, especially when it comes to the [...]
These are some great mushroom commercials from Japan.