Mycophilia by Eugenia Bone

Mycophilia by Eugenia Bone

An incredibly versatile cooking ingredient containing an abundance of vitamins, minerals, and possiblycancer-fighting properties, mushrooms are among the most expensive and sought-after foods on theplanet. 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 hasspawned its own quirky subculture dedicated to exploring the weird biology and celebrating the unique role it plays on earth. InMycophilia, accomplished food writer and cookbook author Eugenia Bone examines the role of fungi as exotic delicacy, curative, poison, and hallucinogen, and ultimately discovers that a greater understanding of fungi is key to facing many challenges of the 21st century. Engrossing, surprising, and packed with up-to-date science and cultural exploration,Mycophiliais part narrative and part primer for foodies, science buffs, environmental advocates, and anyone interested in learning a lot about one of the least understood and most curious organisms in nature.

Eugenia Bone is a past president of the New York Mycological Society and a nationally famous journalist and cuisine writer. Microbia, The Kitchen Ecosystem, At Mesa's Edge, Italian Family Cooking, and Well Preserved are among her works. Her books have received numerous honors nominations, including a James Beard Award, and her work has featured in publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Saveur, Food & Wine, and Gourmet.

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ISBN 13	9781609619879
ISBN 10	1609619870
Title	Mycophilia
Author	Eugenia Bone
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale
Year published	2013-02-26
Number of pages	368
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