We are well and truly in farmers market season, which means we’re back to filling our reusable bags with a mountain of fresh vegetables, pounds of handmade pasta, jars of pickles, and a few of those ...

Among the most talked about foods these days is the Lion’s mane mushroom. These are ‘bushy’ looking white mushrooms and are a versatile ingredient. They have a meaty, seafood-like texture which makes ...

The Hericium erinaceus, or lion’s mane mushroom has a range of health benefits. One study suggests it improves long and short-term cognition in young adults. Another posits that the mushroom could ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Lion’s mane is a shaggy white mushroom that grows on dead ...