Mushrooms Organic Food Boxes contain shiitake mushrooms, other boxes white button mushrooms. Shiitakes are a staple in many Chinese and Japanese dishes. Their somewhat woodsy, meaty flavor is superb in a stir-fry, casserole, rich broth and in various pasta dishes. By the way, mushrooms are not vegetables, but fungi. They grow on decaying logs and other organic matter, in the dark.
Exotic mushrooms are a growing market, and can be grown locally all year round.
Good quality fresh mushrooms should be firm and free of blemishes. All varieties bruise easily and must be handled with care. Use fresh mushrooms as soon as possible after buying, however they will keep for several days in a cold vegetable crisper. For White Button, Crimini and Portobello, refrigerate loose mushrooms in a paper bag. Before use, wipe with damp cloth or rinse in cool water, then pat dry.