Welcome
Hello, as a mushroom lover in America I’m happy to say that the Shiitake mushroom is finally making it’s way into western cuisine. As a long standing tradition and a centerpiece of Asian culture, Shiitake is the most popular of all the gourmet mushrooms. Shiitake is more than just a wonderful addition to to your favorite dishes. As an addition to your diet, the Shiitake mushroom offers health benefits that are unmatched by other foods. Along with extensive cancer-fighting properties, Shiitake is a great way to lower cholesterol and is one of a few known natural sources of vegan and kosher vitamin D. In other words, super-food.
Enjoying your Shiitake mushrooms in the dishes you already cook is the best way to introduce them into your diet. For some people the taste and texture of cooked mushrooms is a bit weird at first but a few meals can make just about anyone a fan for life. Join us as we explore different ways to cook Shiitake and share in the joy of fungi.
