Weekly Links: Mushroom News from Around the Web
Recipe from Top Chef Judge Tom Colicchio: celebrate National Mushroom Month Though National Mushroom Month ended this week, we got a tasty treat the Santa Cruz Restaurant Examiner. Tara shares a recipe from Top Chef Judge Tom Colicchio, who said, “Mushrooms’ unique taste gives a new level of flavor and enjoyment to almost any meal.” We totally agree Tom!
Certain Foods Can Increase Vitamin D Intake We’ve been hearing a lot about Vitamin D deficiency and how harmful it can be. Lynda Murray explains why mushrooms, which produce vitamin D when exposed to sunlight, are a food that can help humans increase their intake. With fall here and winter approaching, why not try out these turkey and mushroom kebabs for a little boost?
Food Fighters: Recipes for breast cancer patients It’s officially National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While many know that nutrition is a “mighty sword” in the fight against cancer, the side effects of cancer can certainly diminish one’s appetite. Joan Westlake brings us a delicious mushroom goulash dish part of what she calls, “the ideal, anti-cancer diet.”
What to Do with the Extra Mushrooms (and Other Tips for a Thrifty Kitchen) Frugal mushroom tips coming from Oprah Magazine?! We’ll take it. The “O” shares creative and easy ways to cook for one. In the land of plenty where we typically have an abundance of ingredients to work with, Oprah shows us how to save every scrap and freeze for later.
7 Marvelous Mushroom Dishes Because we could all use a little inspiration or new dish to try, LifeScript brings us seven recipes that highlight mushrooms’ rich and earthy flavors. The list has it all. If you’re in the mood for a salad, a meaty burger, soup or stuffed mushrooms, you’ll find something to tickle your tastebuds.
Cream of Mushroom Soup City Mama, who attended our dinner at RN74, was so inspired by her weekend at BlogHer Food that she created this soup with a little help from the swag she was given at the conference. The soup is easy to make with a little help from Campbell’s and although it may not seem fancy, City Mama assures us, that it “tastes really fancy.” Check it out and let us know what you think.
