Pondering what to do after 50 years of practicing law, fourth-generation New Canaan native Richard Stewart turned to YouTube.

A new study found that a popular strain of mushroom could be causing environmental issues.

(THE CONVERSATION) Golden oyster mushrooms, with their sunny yellow caps and nutty flavor, have become wildly popular for being healthy, delicious and easy to grow at home from mushroom kits. But ...

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with mycologist Aishwarya Veerabahu about the rapid spread of golden oyster mushrooms across North America. It's the subject of a new study authored by Veerabahu.

Want to know how to grow oyster mushrooms? Learn all about oyster mushroom cultivation from starting grain spawn to your growing space and when to harvest.

Mushrooms. According to mushroom expert Waine Delaney, "Many edible mushrooms, like shiitake and oyster, contain certain bioactive compounds that are antifungal, antimicrobial, and insect-repelling".

And savory king oyster mushrooms are transformed into genius "lardons," playing the role of pancetta or bacon, both classic with roasted brussels sprouts.

If you're seeking plant-based alternatives to use in your pasta dishes instead of meat, we have some scrumptious ideas that will offer flavor and texture.