It turns out that we owe much of our existence – and possibly all life’s existence – to the curious, flamboyant, mysterious genius that is the mushroom
Andrea spent her childhood tramping through the wilds of western Massachusetts on her family’s small farm, gathering and foraging and collecting bits and pieces. This bucolic childhood has fostered within her a deep and strong connection with nature. “I have always been a bit obsessed with mushrooms,” she says. “I drew them constantly as a kid. Later, in my twenties, I came to love them even more through my work.
Aside from the delicious dishes and flavourings created by Gentl, it is the other effects of consuming mushrooms which is causing the greatest excitement: the medical science community is applying considerable resources to the study of fungi. “Mushrooms are the only non-animal stable source of vitamin D, whose role in immune response has been highlighted in the current Covid pandemic and is required for bone development and health via its role in calcium absorption,” explains Mark. “This is especially true for vegetarians and those of us living in northern latitudes who are typically vitamin D deficient in the winter months.
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