Publisher's Synopsis
Dive into the world of mushrooms with this informative and engaging cookbook that includes 80 recipes for delicious soups, salads, sides, main dishes, desserts, and more, all featuring a variety of mushrooms. With recipes inspired by cuisines from different global regions, Fantastic Fungi: The Community Cookbook is a unique culinary journey packed with educational and useful information along the way. This cookbook also features five thoughtful and engaging essays written by mycologist Eugenia Bone that explore a wide range of topics, including proper cultivation, the many health benefits mushrooms possess, and the agricultural role of mushrooms in a changing climate. Also included is a quick reference guide on foraging and safety, and how to cook with, use, handle, and store mushrooms. With beautiful full-color photography, this cookbook is as much a stunning visual journey as it is an educational cooking tool. In addition to recipes created by Eugenia Bone, it also includes the best recipes sourced from within the Fantastic Fungi community. The most diverse and comprehensive mushroom cookbook available, Fantastic Fungi: The Community Cookbook is the perfect gift for the mushroom enthusiast in your life.
