Even though bloom is safe, grapes still need a good wash before enjoying. During harvest and transport, they can pick up pesticide residue, mold spores, bacteria, and dirt. A quick rinse can help, but ...

MUSHROOMS may not be the first food that comes to mind when we imagine the diets of wild primates – or our early human ancestors. We tend to think of fruits and green leaves as the preferred foods for ...

The lost ’70s food trends we’re all secretly craving The 1970s represented a fascinating culinary crossroads where ...

Some species of termites are known to cultivate their own crops of fungus within their nests, similar to the way humans maintain farms to feed people. One such species is Odontotermes obesus, which ...

The yeast fungus Candida albicans not only uses the toxin candidalysin to cause infections, but also to colonize the oral ...

In summary, keep in mind that an ideal research project provides three things: useful information for growers and fellow ...

When I reach the end of my two-hour tour and look over the list of what I have found, it reads like an entomology lesson.

Dodder is a parasitic plant that attaches itself to wild plants, including California sage scrub. It is classified as an annual, so it will appear to come and go. Although it is parasitic, it will not ...

Although they may look magical and appealing, it's important to be cautious when foraging for fungi. Experts share eveyrthing ...

When summer finally succumbs to the beauty of fall, I know it’s time to get outside and forage for a bounty of wild food.

Fall is the season for some luxury foods, from gourmet mushrooms to specialty seafood. If you're looking for extravagant ...

Fall season is approaching, and apart from our dear Pumpkin Spice Lattes, mushrooms will soon spring up from the soil in most ...