Mycophilia: Revelations from the Weird World of Mushrooms

by Eugenia Bone

Book Overview

An incredibly versatile cooking ingredient containing an abundance of vitamins, minerals, and possibly cancer-fighting properties, mushrooms are among the most expensive and sought-after foods on the planet. Yet when it comes to fungi, culinary uses are only the tip of the iceberg. Throughout history fungus has been prized for its diverse properties--medicinal, ecological, even recreational--and has spawned its own quirky subculture dedicated to exploring...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1609619870
• ISBN13: 9781609619879
• Release Date: February 2013
• Publisher: Rodale Books
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"