Q: What are truffles? A: Misshapen and lumpy, these earthy orbs may not be much to look at, but they’re among the most prized delicacies in the culinary world. Intensely flavored and aromatic — a musky, nutty fusion — and very sought after, certain varieties fetch thousands of dollars per pound; not too shabby for…

By Lisa Shames From Chicago Tribune Chicago—Contrary to what his profession might lead you to believe, Joe Weber hasn’t always been obsessed with mushrooms. It’s not that he hated them either. Rather, while growing up in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, he didn’t think about mushrooms at all, beyond the rare occasion they would make an appearance…

There’s been a spike in the number of people in Australia being poisoned by eating wild mushrooms, with authorities warning ingesting the wild fungi can be fatal. Fourteen people in New South Wales (NSW) have presented at emergency departments suffering the symptoms of wild mushroom poisoning between April 29 and May 19, NSW Health said….

It’s easy to assume one’s neighborhood is safe for your pets to roam. But a recent incident in the UK taught dog owner Chris Thompstone to watch what your pet might scrounge up as a snack out on a walk. Thompstone was distraught when her two border collies were poisoned after consuming moldy garden waste…