Category: Fungus


  • Common Name: Djon Djon Mushroom Scientific Name: Psathyrella coprinoceps Editorial Note: This entry is part of The Culinary Compendium’s ongoing ingredient archive and will be expanded as new sources are examined. History: Djon Djon Mushrooms are native to the Caribbean, specifically Haiti, which shares the island of Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic. It has been known…

  • Huitlacoche: The Mexican Truffle

    Though often considered a blight in industrial agriculture, chefs and foodies consider it a delicacy.