The Mushroom vegan pop up blends food and art in SF
The Mushroom in San Francisco fuses vegan cuisine with hand crafted ceramics by Alex Lauritzen and Frank Valadez. A five course dinner, priced at $200 with wine, showcases layered squash art and whimsical vegetable dishes while plans unfold for a permanent space and future collaborations with Bay Area ceramicists.
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Koji Coffee Goes Global as Mold Ferments Better Beans
The culinary mold koji is crossing into coffee, touted by patting chefs and roasters as boosting sweetness and complexity in Arabica beans. Early adopters like Luminous Coffee and Phoenix Coffee report higher prices, wider interest, and trials across Colombia, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Thailand, China, Vietnam, Brazil, and Indonesia, with first koji processed beans dating to 2020 and a fall-wide expansion anticipated.
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Hollywood chef on sourdough rise and baking trend
The article surveys Hollywood's baker lore tracing sourdough back to ancient Egypt and Rome, noting pandemic fueled growth in home baking. It highlights rising expertise on The Great British Bake Off, increased male participation, and a push to involve children in dough making as a welcoming, inclusive craft.
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