Mushroom Types

Shiitake Mushrooms

Popularized by Asian cuisines, their rich, woodsy flavor is great in stir-fry’s, pastas, soups and entrees. They’re tan to dark brown with umbrella-like caps, open veils and tan gills. The stem is tough and should be cut off before cooking. More…

Portobello Mushrooms
White Mushroom
Portobello mushrooms, also known as portobella mushrooms and crimini mushrooms, or by their scientific name, Agaricus bisporus, are one of the most widely distributed mushrooms, found in every continent and almost every climate. These mushrooms are easy to identify because of their large size, which is at least four inches (about 10 cm) in diameter, and their characteristic brownish color. They also have a deep musty smell that makes it seem like they were just picked up from the forest. More…

Oyster Mushrooms

An ear-like silvery grey or greyish-brown mushroom that grows in clumps or clusters. It is now cultivated so is more readily available and found in most supermarkets. Oyster mushrooms have a subtle flavour and are often used in Oriental cookery but they cook down to virtually nothing and are quite expensive so they’re often used in combination with other mushrooms. More…

White Mushrooms

The most popular mushroom variety, white mushrooms represent about 90 percent of mushrooms consumed in the United States. Also known as Champignons. White mushrooms are extremely versatile and delicious both fresh and cooked. More…