Mushroom Gastronomy The Art of Cooking with Mushrooms Krista Towns (Author)
€22.99
“Mushroom Gastronomy: The Art of Cooking with Mushrooms” by Krista Towns is a masterpiece of modern mycological cuisine and a finalist for the 2025 IACP Cookbook Awards. As both a culinary editor for FUNGI Magazine and a certified mushroom expert, Towns delivers the ultimate resource for home cooks and professionals alike. Featuring over 120 exquisite recipes, this “love letter to fungi” showcases how to elevate mushrooms from simple pantry staples to the stars of everything from appetizers and main dishes to innovative cocktails and desserts. Whether you are a forager or a fan of market-fresh varieties, this book is an essential guide to the boundless culinary potential of mushrooms.
In "Mushroom Gastronomy," Krista Towns invites you to rethink the mushroom. Moving far beyond the basic sauté, this comprehensive, beautifully photographed volume acts as both an encyclopedia of mushroom varieties and a high-end culinary guide.
What the reader gains:
The Ultimate Culinary Resource: Towns offers detailed profiles for over 20 mushroom species, complete with professional advice on selection, storage, and preservation. You'll also find in-depth sections on cooking methods, flavor pairings, and nutritional values.
120 Exquisite, Globally-Inspired Recipes: The range is spectacular—from accessible comfort foods like Maitake Philly Cheesesteaks and Black Trumpet Mushroom and White Bean Bisque to ambitious culinary feats like Lion's Mane Bolognese and a Portobello and Goat Cheese Wellington.
Beyond the Dinner Plate: The creativity doesn't stop at savory main courses. Discover unique, inventive applications such as the Candy Cap Cream Martini or even mushroom-infused granola and ice cream toppings.
Professional Expertise: Backed by her background as an award-winning competitive cook and culinary advisor to a premier mushroom farm, Towns provides instructions that are clear, concise, and professional, making even complex techniques approachable for the home kitchen.
A Visual Feast: Beyond the instructions, the book is a treat for the eyes. With stunning photography—ranging from fascinating close-ups of delicate textures to mouth-watering finished dishes—it is a book you will want to display on your coffee table just as much as you use it in your kitchen.
Mushroom Gastronomy has been hailed by industry giants, including The New York Times and Fantastic Fungi, as the most qualified collection of original mushroom cookery available today. It is a must-have for anyone who wants to explore the "entire fungal magnificence" and learn how to cook with mushrooms with the flair and confidence of a professional chef.
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