Dried porcini mushrooms give Magic Mushroom Powder its rich umami flavor. (Grant Butler/The Oregonian) It's not difficult to pick out the four fundamental tastes of sweet, salty, sour or bitter. Bite ...

Magic Mushroom Powder is a unique spice blends that unlocks umami. (Grant Butler/The Oregonian) We're always learning new things when we try out recipes in the Foodday Test Kitchen. But every once in ...

Fun guys (and gals) love fungi, mostly of the culinary persuasion (though an argument can be made for a different type of fun shroom, that’s not what we’re discussing today). Before enjoying them, ...

No, they are not a spice, herb or condiment per se, but did you know that pulverized, dried shiitake mushrooms can add oomph to your dishes nonetheless? I didn't, either, until Eric Gower, chef and ...