Archive for the 'Types Of Mushrooms' Category

Types Of Truffles

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

There are many types of truffles around the world: growing anywhere from 3cm to 5 cm in diameter and ranging from brown to black, grey to white, or even reddish in color, but they all share a similarity.
Truffles grow underground, making them hard to find and generally grow near the base of a hardwood tree [...]

Types Of Poisonous Mushrooms

Sunday, September 20th, 2009

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As with all mushrooms, there is always a large variety of every kind and poisonous mushrooms are no exception. The range of effects from different types of poisonous mushrooms may be mild stomach pains lasting no longer than a day, to severe cramping, diarrhea, vomiting or even death within a week. If [...]

Types Of Japanese Mushrooms

Sunday, September 13th, 2009

There are many types of Japanese mushrooms that are considered gourmet mushrooms and are used in many dishes.  Shiitake mushrooms are well known around the world and are among the most popular mushrooms in Japanese cuisine.
Other types of Japanese mushrooms include:

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