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L ion’s Mane
Lion’s mane is identified by its long, cream-colored spines growing in
a single clump. They most commonly grow during late summer and
fall on hardwoods, and are native to North America, Europe and Asia.
They are cultivated and consumed while young, with a texture similar
to seafood, pork and lamb, making it an excellent, whole food, plant-
based option for an array of applications in dishes. I use my pressing
technique to compress a clump of Lion’s Mane into a completely
plant-based and delicious burger.medicinal uses:
There have been lots of studies on the health effects of this mushroom
which show an array of benefits relating to cognitive ability, wound
healing properties, stimulation of nerve cells, memory support and
more. Lion’s mane extracts can also be sold in pill form or in teas as
a dietary supplement.Chanterelle
These beautiful, orange-yellowish, funnel-
shaped mushroom grows in clusters
throughout the world, including Europe,
North America and Asia. All chanterelles
are rich in flavor, with a firm, meaty texture,
while their taste and aroma can range from
sweet or fruity to woody and earthy. Like
most mushrooms, chanterelles need to be
cooked to bring out their flavor and transform
their texture. Chanterelles may also be
purchased dry and reconstituted or crushed
into a powder and used to add flavor to a
variety of dishes.Where to find them:
If you are lucky enough to know an
experienced forager who can correctly
locate and identify them, you’ve struck
gold! However, finding chanterelles in a
grocery store can be a bit tricky; they are
usually very expensive and hard to come
by, depending on where you live.Lion's Mane
Chanterelle
Great for a completely
plant-based burger!
All chanterelles
are rich in flavor,
with a firm, meaty
texture.
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