Test kitchen secrets
Helena Busiakiewicz on the differences between wild mushrooms and shop-bought
Mushrooms are fascinating. While you can get cultivated mushrooms all year round, wild species are seasonal, with most flourishing from late summer to autumn and disappearing once the first frosts appear. They vary in textures and flavours – some species, such as king oyster, make a great meat replacement in dishes like tacos. You can even grow some varieties at home using special kits,