Greetings, fellow science enthusiasts! Dr. Silurian here, your favorite mad scientist with another thrilling blog post about the magical world of fungi. Today, we’re going to talk about one of my favorite mushrooms – Lion’s Mane, and its fascinating ability to affect cytokine levels in the human body. But first, let’s get one thing straight…
In the world of mushroom cultivation, autoclaves, sterilizers, and pressure canners are all tools that are used to kill contaminants and sterilize materials. However, it is important to understand the differences between these tools in order to choose the right one for your needs. I have used all three and the big difference for me…
In the summer of 2012, an incredible mushroom was found in Sevierville, TN. An old persimmon tree had been cut down and paved over, and rising from that stump, punching straight through the pavement, even, was a massive reishi mushroom. Called Ling Zhi in Chinese, “the mushroom of immortality,” reishi has a long history as a medicinal mushroom. Andrew was approached by Hugh Brewer, of Brewer’s Mushrooms, with a sample of this amazing mushroom, and it was agreed that Andrew would clone it for Hugh, and both would keep a copy of the culture to use.
I was slightly surprised, however, to see a recipe for beer battered chicken of the woods. I suppose it shouldn’t surprise me, I just hadn’t thought about breading and frying it. As soon as I can get my hands on some, I’m going to be trying this.