And the best news is that the button mushroom,
Mysterious mushrooms, fanciful edible produce of the fungal underworld are a nutritional wonderment to most of us, and yet adored for their savory goodness. Ask anyone what's good about mushrooms, and chances are they'll say, "I don't know but I love 'em!" And that's a good thing, because not only are they at home with most any savory culinary combinations, they also boast significant nutritional points for boosting immunity while reducing inflammation, for high antioxidant content, for helping to suppress breast tumor growth, manage weight and regulate cholesterol.
And the best news is that the button mushroom, This spring, I lined a beautiful white basket with plastic and filled it with organic potting soil. A light scattering of mesclun salad seeds, a sprinkling of water and hope running high, I tended the planting with eager anticipation, checking daily for signs of life. Within a couple of weeks, the reward came as tiny green sprouts poked their tender heads through the surface, a promise delivered...I do a happy dance! If you're looking to recapture childlike joy, plant a garden! |
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