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5 Ways Mushrooms Can Save the Planet As we celebrate Earth Month, it's important to remember that every step we take towards sustainability accumulates to make a significant impact on our planet's health. One ally in our efforts to protect the environment is our personal favorite: the mushroom. From bioremediation to sustainable building materials and food production, mushrooms have a range of benefits that can support our journey towards a more sustainable future. Below are five ways mushrooms can save the planet. 1. Food ProductionFirst, we’d like to suggest one eco-friendly choice you can make today: eat more mushrooms. According...

Learn when to dry sauté mushrooms vs using oil or butter. Master moisture control, browning, and flavor for perfect mushrooms every time.

Yellow oyster mushrooms offer a mild cashew-like flavor and delicate silky texture perfect for frying to crispy perfection. Found on decaying hardwoods like elm trees, yellow oysters contain powerful antioxidants and have been studied for their ability to decrease blood sugar and lower lipid levels. These Bloomin’ Yellow Oyster Bouquets take the elegant natural shelf structure of the fungi and elevate it with a light rice flour beer batter to make delightfully crispy dippers for any sauce. Try them with your favorite sesame-tamari dressing or garlicky, lemony fresh herb vinaigrette--or, for the traditionalist, any classic fry sauce would do the...

These flavorful fungi roast up to a tantalizing texture perfect for pastas, sprinkling on soups, or just snacking on straight from the pan (yes, they’re that good!). They’re also fabulous on pizzas--give them a few minutes’ head start in the oven then load up your pie & let them finish crisping up on the dough while it all bakes together. Ingredients: ½ lb Maitake mushrooms, torn into chunks 2-3 Tbsp oil (we prefer EVOO) 3-6 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tsp salt (to taste) Oven @ 375F Mix ingredients together to coat maitakes & garlic in oil. Spread evenly on a...