Mushrooms or toadstools are the fruiting bodies of fungi. Fungi live below ground in the soil but every so often (usually in late summer and autumn) they throw up their fruiting bodies in order to ...

“Wiping mushrooms is the best way to clean them,” says Jones. A damp paper towel makes it quick and easy to wipe off any bits of dirt. Avoid submerging mushrooms in water, as their spongy ...

The reishi mushroom, also known as Ganoderma lucidum, mannentake, and lingzhi, is a fungus found in hot and humid Asian countries. It has a tough texture and can be bitter. Reishi mushrooms can be ...