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Understanding Umami: The Fifth Basic Taste
Have you ever tasted something that just made your taste buds dance with joy? Something that left you feeling satisfied and content? There’s a good chance that you were tasting umami.
Mushrooms: The Sustainable Meat Alternative
Here are 3 reasons why mushrooms are a great sustainable meat alternative for eco-conscious Minnesotans.
4 Tips for Safely Introducing Mushrooms to Babies + Toddlers
Mushrooms can be a great food for your baby to try once they start eating solids! This blog will cover 4 tips for safely introducing mushrooms to your baby.
The Role of Farmers Markets in Minnesota's Food Scene
In this blog post, we'll explore the role of farmers markets in Minnesota, and how they support small-scale farmers and local food producers.
Whoa Dude! Mushrooms in Pop Culture
Mushrooms have been a fixture in popular culture for centuries, appearing in everything from classic literature to mo...
Could Mushrooms Really Cause a Zombie Apocalypse?
Watching The Last of Us got us thinking: could mushrooms actually take over the human body, causing a mushroom master race that would eventually rule the world? Signs point to no, but let’s explore the possibilities – just in case.
How to Become an Urban Mushroom Farmer
Mushroom farming is a great way to produce a sustainable, healthy, and delicious crop while also supporting your local community. With the right techniques and supplies, anyone can become an urban mushroom farmer and start growing their own gourmet mushrooms.
The History of Mushroom Farming
Mushroom farming has a long and fascinating history, dating back to ancient times. The earliest recorded evidence of mushroom cultivation comes from China, where farmers began growing shiitake mushrooms over 1,000 years ago. However, the practice of cultivating mushrooms for food is thought to have started much earlier, as early as 600 AD.
Mushroom Anatomy 101: More than Caps + Stems
Mushrooms are the fruiting body of fungi, and come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. While the exact anatomy of a mushroom can vary depending on the species, most mushrooms share a similar basic structure.
The Magic of Mycelium
Mushrooms come in all shapes and sizes, but they have one thing in common: the majority of the mushroom’s structure is actually underground. Millions of thin threads called hyphae create a giant web known as mycelium – a necessary precursor to the actual mushroom.
Mushrooms and the Cutting Edge of Science
When you think of the new frontier of scientific advancement, your mind may go to nanorobots, flying cars, or the cure for life-threatening diseases. But what if we told you that mushrooms may play a key component in new scientific developments?
4 Great Books + Movies About Mushrooms
If you’re already a big gourmet mushroom fan, you may enjoy learning more about Kingdom fungi and how it shapes the world around us. Here are a few of our favorite books and documentaries that shed light on all these complex organisms have to offer.
