Mad about Mushrooms . . .

Medicinal Benefits of White Button Mushrooms

Mushrooms are among the many foods thought to play an important role in keeping the immune system healthy.  Now, USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS)-funded scientists have conducted an animal-model and cell-culture study showing that white button mushrooms enhanced the activity of critical cells in the body’s immune system. 

In the United States, white button mushrooms represent 90% of the total mushrooms consumed.

August, 2010's Recipe of the Month: Cold Japanese Noodles with Toppings

It's been so many years since Shoko first came to visit us when we lived in the Puget Sound area.  She was the first of the several exchange students that we hosted, and we treasure her friendship.  We're pleased to still be a part of her life via letter and e-mail and thru the serving of dishes that she introduced us to during her stay.

One of these dishes was Cold Japanese Noodles with Toppings - a perfect summer food.  When the temperatures climb, there is no more refreshing dinner that a bowl of pasta with a light soy sauce dressing and an array of toppings.  It's easy to prepare and easy to consume.  Cool on the tongue and spicy on the palate, we think that you also will find the smorgasbord of flavors and textures are delightful. 

The only fungi we could find recently were these lovely but inedible polypores.