Articles & Information

  • Wild Irish Mushrooms in a Broth of Trees and Moss

    Wild Irish Mushrooms in a Broth of Trees and Moss

    From Greg Stewart. This light fragrant soup can accompany any meal but first I'd like to tell you the short story of how I was inspired to create this recipe. Among the five or six species collected that fateful day...

  • Benefits of Mycelium

    Benefits of Mycelium

    Scientists demonstrate significant health benefits of Host Defense mycelium & cultured rice.* In 2017, Paul Stamets and his team at Fungi Perfecti, LLC (FP) have partnered with Natural Immune Systems, Inc. (NIS) to further clarify the immune-enhancing impacts of various...

  • Paul's Faux Bacon Mushroom Bits

    Paul's Faux Bacon Mushroom Bits

    Courtesy of Paul Stamets, founder of Fungi Perfecti. 1–2 lbs of fresh organic Shiitake or Maitake mushrooms Olive oil Soy sauce, tamari or teriyaki sauce Sesame oil Thinly slice the mushrooms. Mix together olive oil, soy sauce/tamari/teriyaki and a splash...

  • Should You Consume Raw Mushrooms?

    Should You Consume Raw Mushrooms?

    With the increased use of mushroom products, I feel a personal responsibility to inform the public about safety issues regarding mushroom preparations. Misleading marketing causes consumer confusion, risk, and damage to our industry, which is always under scrutiny. At Host...

  • Fungal Luminescence

    Fungal Luminescence

    The saprobe Panellus Stipticus displaying bioluminescence. Image courtesy of Wikipedia. Here in the Northwest mushroom season is finally in full-swing. October rains beckon mushroamers off trails and into the woods, in search of the elusive Matsutake and delicious Chanterelle. With days growing shorter,...

  • Bee Friendly Research Update 3

    Bee Friendly Research Update 3

    Greetings fellow Fungiphiles and the Bee-Mushroomed ! This Earth Day we’re excited to share the latest developments in our Bee Friendly™ Research Initiative, originally unveiled by Paul Stamets during the 2014 Bioneers Annual Conference. For those unfamiliar with the story, our...

  • Carbon Dioxide Enrichment Through Decomposition

    Carbon Dioxide Enrichment Through Decomposition

    Horticulturists have long understood the benefits of carbon dioxide (CO2) enrichment in greenhouses and indoor gardens, and CO2 can often be a limiting factor for plant growth. As CO2 concentration rises above ambient levels, net photosynthesis increases. This improves plant fitness and...

  • Reishi Elderberry Tea

    Reishi Elderberry Tea

    From Renee Davis, R&D Coordinator for Fungi Perfecti and Host Defense. This delicious tea is a favorite during the Winter months. The herbs can be found at local herb or natural food stores, or online. 2 cups water 2 tbsp...

  • MycoPesticide Update

    MycoPesticide Update

    In response to the many letters, calls and emails we have received requesting more information about Paul Stamets' research into mycological solutions for insect control, we have put together a MycoPesticide update, with answers to some of the most frequently...