starting to shred apart. As for dirt, it is no indication
either way. Mushrooms grow in dirt, so it’s
inevitable you’ll find some attached to them.
Obviously, cleaner mushrooms are easier to work
with, but a little dirt on the cap or clustered near the
stem is no problem.
Once you get the mushrooms home, store them in
a plastic bag with the top left open or in a perforated
plastic container in the vegetable drawer of your
refrigerator. Fresh mushrooms should keep for 3 to
5 days under optimal conditions.
Can I Wash My ’Shrooms?You’ve probably had folks tell you things like,