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Health Benefits of Pom Pom Mushrooms (Lion’s Mane)

August 11, 2025August 10, 2025 by Lora chef

Three fresh Lion’s Mane mushrooms (Hericium erinaceus) on a wooden cutting board in a kitchen setting, with kitchen utensils and another mushroom in the blurred background.

Discover the benefits of Pom pom mushrooms for brain health, focus, and mood. Learn how to cook and enjoy this powerful functional superfood today.

The Brain-Boosting Benefits of Pom Pom Mushrooms

August 11, 2025August 10, 2025 by Lora chef

Fresh lion's mane mushrooms on a wooden cutting board, surrounded by garlic cloves, herbs, peppercorns, and a bottle of olive oil in a bright kitchen setting.

Discover the brain-boosting power of pom pom mushrooms. Learn how this superfood supports focus and memory .

Beginner’s Guide to Growing Shiitake Mushrooms at Home

July 22, 2025 by Lora chef

A tray of shiitake mushrooms growing indoors on a kitchen windowsill, surrounded by small potted plants, a spray bottle, and jars of natural ingredients.

Discover how to grow shiitake mushrooms at home with ease. This guide to help you start your mushroom-growing journey today!

About Me

Hey there I’m Lora. I’m not a chef, I’m not a botanist… I’m just someone who fell head over heels for mushrooms.

It started kind of randomly, to be honest. A few years ago, a friend brought over a bag of foraged chanterelles. I had no idea what to do with them. I sautéed them with butter, garlic, and something clicked. The smell, the texture, the depth of flavor… I’ve been hooked ever since.

This little blog grew out of that obsession. I started documenting mushroom dishes just for fun mostly so I wouldn’t forget what worked. Friends kept asking for the recipes, and eventually I thought, why not share them properly?

I don’t claim to know everything (I still overcook shiitakes sometimes), but I’ve learned a lot about flavor pairings, storage tricks, even which mushrooms to avoid buying unless you love disappointment (looking at you, rubbery button mushrooms).

You’ll find a mix here: cozy pastas, crispy snacks, brothy stews, and the occasional wild mushroom spotlight. Some recipes are from family, some inspired by hikes or market finds. I like things simple, hearty, and honest no foam, no fancy plating, just good food you actually want to eat.

If you’re here, maybe you’ve had that mushroom moment too that first bite that made you pause and go, “Wait… why am I not eating more of these?”

Anyway, welcome. I hope you find something here that makes you smile, or at least makes your kitchen smell amazing.

Lora

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