Archives Tag: mushroom

Food

April 19, 2022

‘Usu’ (Pleurotus tuber-regium) is an edible underground tuber of the edible mushroom which grows on dead trees or wood. It is found in the Eastern part of Nigeria and commonly known as “Usu” or “Ero-Usu.” It is called “Katala” in Hausa, “Umoho” in Igede, and “Awu” in Igala. Usu Usu is used as a soup thickener … Continue reading Origin Of Nigerian Food: Usu

By chinwe

Food Health

April 19, 2022

My housemate, Fayfay, has been finding it difficult going on a meal plan because she doesn’t eat fish and loves eating red meat. So I took it upon myself to find a way for her to enjoy her meals without adding any artificial seasoning and avoiding the use of crayfish. At first, I thought about … Continue reading Mushroom Loving

By chiomaosuoha

Health

April 19, 2022

I recently found out about a species of red mushroom the Chinese call lingzhi (Japanese reishi, the King of Herbs). Now if you know the Chinese at all, you know they don’t play when it comes to herbal medicine. So when I heard of ganoderma lucidum, the herb crowned king, my interest was piqued. In the … Continue reading Do You Know the King of Herbs?

By jehonwa