Mushrooms, Dad's Knowledge Base

Storing Mushrooms

October 30, 2024 by Dad

For some reason, stores tend to package mushrooms in little boxes wrapped in plastic cling film. Presumably, this is to allow customers to see the mushrooms, while also … I dunno … preventing them from escaping? Whatever the reason, the cling film is terrible for the environment, and just as bad for your mushrooms. Like … Read more

Dried Mushroom Powder; An Umami Bomb

May 26, 2024 by Dad

If you’re looking for a way to enhance the flavor of your food, you won’t go wrong by adding a bit of mushroom powder. Mushrooms are an excellent natural source of glutamates, the compound responsible for the umami flavor. If you are hesitant to use MSG in your food (and you shouldn’t be…), you can … Read more