Do Mushrooms deserve their own thread...

[JMP300z]

When added to foods they dont taste like anything but merely add a slimy texture. I eat them but often question...why?

Note im not talking about like portobella sandwhiches.

-JP

[cardsharkk04]

I tried to eat a stuffed mushroom once and gagged. UGH

Mushroom lovers please explain the desirable qualities of mushrooms. Thanks

[RunDownHouse]

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When added to foods they dont taste like anything but merely add a slimy texture.

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Huh? Mushrooms are a sponge for flavor, they soak up whatever you're cooking with them.

Tofu is another food that's great because its a flavor sponge.

[Tornado69]

Great experiences on mushrooms ... had some of the best times on them. Nothing better than sitting around laughing your asses off at nothing for 3 hours ... the real question is does acid deserve it's own thread ??? I think so ...

[JMP300z]

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When added to foods they dont taste like anything but merely add a slimy texture.

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Huh? Mushrooms are a sponge for flavor, they soak up whatever you're cooking with them.

Tofu is another food that's great because its a flavor sponge.

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?? Why do i want these slimey things soaking up all my flavor. My tongue can soak up flavor just fine.

-JP

[Klompy]

I don't really eat many mushrooms except during morel season. During those 3 weeks of the year it's basicly the only thing I eat though. I think maybe you just have to eat good mushrooms sometime instead of canned/old crap.

[moayer]

your tongue is not a sponge. the sponginess (new word?) probably stores flavor that would otherwise be cooked away.

[amplify]

I do like oyster mushrooms, they have a very soft and delicate consistency and flavor. Other mushrooms can suck it.