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This winter, Prego at The Westin Bund Center Shanghai invites diners on a culinary journey through the rich, earthy world of mushrooms with its Winter Foraging seasonal menu. Inspired by the rustic charm of Mediterranean cuisine, the menu transforms premium fungi—from delicate morels to aromatic matsutake—into comforting yet elevated Italian dishes that warm both the…
Humans first began foraging for food some 12,000 years ago, long before they developed agricultural tools that overshadowed the ancient act that helped sustain early humans. Yet some chefs and foraging enthusiasts say the search for wild mushrooms, edible plants, shellfish and seaweed has grown more popular in recent years…
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…