{"product_id":"mycophilia-revelations-from-the-weird-world-of-mushrooms-9781609619879","title":"Mycophilia: Revelations from the Weird World of Mushrooms","description":"An incredibly versatile cooking ingredient containing an abundance of vitamins, minerals, and possibly cancer-fighting properties, mushrooms are among the most expensive and sought-after foods on the planet. Yet when it comes to fungi, culinary uses are only the tip of the iceberg. Throughout history fungus has been prized for its diverse properties--medicinal, ecological, even recreational--and has spawned its own quirky subculture dedicated to exploring the weird biology and celebrating the unique role it plays on earth. In \u003ci\u003eMycophilia\u003c\/i\u003e, accomplished food writer and cookbook author Eugenia Bone examines the role of fungi as exotic delicacy, curative, poison, and hallucinogen, and ultimately discovers that a greater understanding of fungi is key to facing many challenges of the 21st century. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEngrossing, surprising, and packed with up-to-date science and cultural exploration, \u003ci\u003eMycophilia\u003c\/i\u003e is part narrative and part primer for foodies, science buffs, environmental advocates, and anyone interested in learning a lot about one of the least understood and most curious organisms in nature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEugenia Bone\u003c\/b\u003e is a nationally recognized journalist, food writer, and former president of the New York Mycological Society. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eMicrobia, The Kitchen Ecosystem, At Mesa's Edge, Italian Family Dining, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWell Preserved\u003c\/i\u003e. Her books have been nominated for a variety of awards, including a James Beard Award, and her work has appeared in \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Saveur, Food \u0026amp; Wine, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGourmet, \u003c\/i\u003e among others\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Rodale Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50629287772434,"sku":"9781609619879","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_db8fc2c5-7432-4514-808a-24a483c63ba2.jpg?v=1732726642","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/mycophilia-revelations-from-the-weird-world-of-mushrooms-9781609619879","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}