You will be given a trivia clue, and the category it belongs to. You should answer with the best answer that belongs in the category and is described by the clue. For consistency, answers should be in all lower cased letters.
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Question: Category: FOOD & DRINK 
Clue: Porcini & portobellos are types of these

Answer: mushrooms


Question: Category: AWARDS & HONORS 
Clue: On June 3, 2001 "The Producers" won 12 of these awards, setting a new record

Answer: a tony


Question: Category: SAM HE IS 
Clue: Despite his efforts, Texas voted to secede from the Union & forced him from office in March 1861

Answer:
sam houston