Month: September 2025

Vernon Davis Joins Jerry Rice’s G.O.A.T. Fuel as Brand Investor and Ambassador

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NFL legends unite to champion health-forward sports energy brand and empower the next generation of athletes and everyday achievers. Washington, DC  (RestaurantNews.com)  Former NFL star and Super Bowl champion Vernon Davis has officially joined G.O.A.T. Fuel® as a brand investor and ambassador, adding more visibility to the performance-driven premium sports energy drink co-founded by legendary…

BBQ Mushroom Pizza and More Recipes We Made This Week

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It’s no secret that Bon Appétit editors cook a lot for work. So it should come as no surprise that we cook a lot during our off hours too. Here are the recipes we’re whipping up this month to get dinner on the table, entertain our friends, satisfy a sweet tooth, use up leftovers, and…

Windsor police seize $15K worth of magic mushroom products

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Windsor police raided a psilocybin dispensary Sept. 24, 2025, seizing $15,740 of magic mushroom products, along with Canadian and US currency. Photo by Windsor Police Service /Windsor StarArticle contentWindsor police have raided a downtown psilocybin dispensary for at least the ninth time, seizing $15,740 of illegal magic mushroom products and arresting one person. THIS CONTENT IS…

Review: Buck Curran’s ‘Far Driven Sun’ Reunites a Beloved Sobell Guitar with a Master of Acoustic Atmosphere

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After many years apart, Buck Curran and his Stefan Sobell Model 1 “Butterfly” are reunited on Far Driven Sun (ESP-Disk’, Obsolete Recordings, Echodelick Records), and they’ve never sounded better together. Originally built for Martin Simpson—who used it to record When I Was on Horseback (1991)—the guitar has a beautifully balanced tone, a delicately resonant sustain, and a quiet,…

Ottawa arson unit probing another blaze at a magic mushroom shop 

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It was the third fire at a mushroom shop this month, following a pair early on Sept. 8.Published Sep 24, 2025Last updated 8 hours ago3 minute read Passersby look at the Fun Guyz Magic Mushroom Store on Bank Street on Wednesday after a fire at that location earlier in the day. Photo by TONY CALDWELL /POSTMEDIAArticle…

What to know before you try foraging for edible plants and mushrooms in backyards or public spaces

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Amid some renewed interest in foraging for edible wild plants, mushrooms and other foodstuffs, experts caution aspiring foragers to prioritize safety, plan carefully and learn proper identification. A critical consideration when gathering food from forests, urban landscapes and elsewhere is to avoid accidental poisoning. That means if you have any doubt about a plant’s safety…

Mushrooms evolved psychedelics twice, baffling scientists

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“This concerns the biosynthesis of a molecule that has a very long history with humans,” explains Prof. Dirk Hoffmeister, head of the research group Pharmaceutical Microbiology at Friedrich Schiller University Jena and the Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology (Leibniz-HKI). “We are referring to psilocybin, a substance found in so-called ‘magic mushrooms’,…

Coffins made of mushrooms sprout among eco-friendly burial options

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As more people worry about their environmental footprint in both life and death, one cemetery operator is offering a unique alternative to traditional burials – coffins and urns made of mushrooms TORONTO — As more people worry about their environmental footprint in both life and death, one cemetery operator is offering a unique alternative to…