What exactly are mushrooms? What are they made of? They're not vegetables? 

Ah, you beat me to it.

Me too. Pritchett fans are legion.

Incidentally I've heard that the most deadly types of amanita genus are really tasty. Too bad they are tasty only once.

But it’s worth it

Some fungi can make you experience death too :P

Bahahahahahahahaha

好き

A case of nominative determinism being wrong!

@@user-tt1zq7ws2e 僕も

Holy shit, I nearly choked on my own tongue.

That’s fair but some are perfectly safe since they have no deadly doppelgängers

So? The flower part of plants are genitals, too.

@@pepearown4968 so allergies are basically like being raped up the nose by plants. Rude.

Pollen is plant cum and mushrooms are fungus dicks. I'm alright with it.

@@moonbeamstry5321 *😰😰*

@@Kearnach wow, i love mushrooms more now

Thank you scale forests for the energy to power our modern lives!

Is this true? I'd love to read more if you have sources on this! Very interesting indeed

that is indeed a fun fact i like very much. hard to imagine forrests in those days, right?

@@Kublai_jesus idk about sources, but basically when plants started making stuff like cellulose and shit it was much alike plastics today, it was not biodegradable, so they ended up buried and made mineral coal, that's why it's called the carboniferous

@@Kublai_jesus Merlin Sheldrake discusses this in a notable section of his book "Entangled Life"! It's an amazing read, and really accessible unlike a lot of books on fungi out there. Take it from a high school junior who hasn't read any other book since 6th grade: it's totally worth it!

Some case, you don't have to it just wait at the right moment and you can feel that distortion space

@@adityadwirohman9072 uhhh wat?

@@timarc9895 yea... Some mushroom spore even can make you feel high even without eat the mushroom. But that spore also gave a bad impact to your body especially lung.

Huh? What type of fungi introduce me to fabric of spacetime?

@@Justlilmonster Bless you! You sweet summer child 🙃

so did you eat them and die?

Did you eat them

​@@thesanguineseal7856, yeah, he forgot to mention he died after that

No the mushroom took over his mind and makes him eject spores from his mouth every month.

I wish I could find them around here

or death

​@@HorrifiedThanosego death?

The reason I like it is for the academic vs practical application of the subject, it's great.

Does he pay them

This is Adam's journalistic background at work. It's a great quality to have in a food RU-vidr. Adam's channel is one of my favorites because of this combo of common sense, practical cooking and quality journalistic reporting on the science behind it.

@@doggger Kenji is also great, along with channels such as Chinese cooking demystified, Souped up recipes, ATK is a no brainer, etc. They all go into scientific details and test their cooking methods. I've also just started Cowboy Kent Rollins and he's a jolly good watch.

Oh no, it's absolutely not convenient. Convenient would be to simply not get any experts or reduce it to some mails. I mean he's got a journalistic background and all, I'm 100% certain he could get most of the information relably without ever consulting anyone. That's why I love those videos. Most of the times he got 2 Experts; a scientist and one who is working with whatever he is talking about. I can imagine it's a lot of work for Adam, setting up one interview is propably enough work. I certainly appreciate it a lot.

Saw a movie, where they turned people to zombies, I agree.

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Best description of mushrooms ever

@Ange having had both, fish and insects taste very different lol

@@TheSlavChef This isn't that fantastical. There's a fungus in the rainforest that turns ants into zombies for its own ends. We'd do well as a species to give fungi more respect. This is their world. We just live in it. www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2017/11/how-the-zombie-fungus-takes-over-ants-bodies-to-control-their-minds/545864/

Had to scroll too far for a reference to this glorious shitpost

I'm pretty sure any way won't matter.

Fungi is an extent form of life

“tell me the name of god you fungal piece of crap”

@@futurephone1329 can you feel your heart burning

Oh I thought that was tess holiday! Lol

And also it's a great spot to start a wildfire, cause these mushrooms dry up trees making them much more flammable. So technically it's a parasite.

And it probably at least pre-dates the fall of the Roman Republic.

Homie I was forced to read a entire fucking paragraph about it in a writing test

@@views4money497 same, it was cool though

I have eaten nearly all of the easily identifiable edible mushrooms in my area, 20 +, (those not needing a microscope). My favorite flavor is the resinous polypore. It's just mmm mmm. My favorite to tell people I've eaten is Lactarius indigo. People go nuts when you tell them you ate a blue mushroom. Lol I learned to identify mushrooms for myself with help and guidance from a few groups and individuals on fb and the extremely helpful information presented by Michael Kuo on his website. Learning all the new scientific words used to describe mushrooms took some time. I'm still learning. I have a hard time retaing the latin names in my head. If I ever get a microscope I have several more waiting for me to try. I enjoy some of the common names like wolf farts, but I identify by the latin. Some have too many common names. And some latin names change just when I can remember them like lycaperidon pyriform (I don't know if I spelled that right) it's wolf farts. Love the name but it was like chewing a stale wet marshmallow stuffed in a tiny uninflated water balloon. Maybe I didn't cook it right.

Was thinking about this quote this whole video. Mumble mumble something shoelaces

I'm not fucking scared of you!

Decay is an extant form of life

@@danielwendell542 yeah yeah uhhhh president

Educate me. What is this from, please?

That sounds more like some adrenaline sport...

I recall some folks who live in my state (Minnesota) being hospitalized who moved here from China. was due to foraging their own mushrooms, which ended up being a poisonous lookalike to ones they knew. Like Adam, you'll never find me picking my own other than maybe a puffball.

@@godofannoyance The only one I dare harvest is the shaggy mane, no dangerous lookalikes. Not very meaty though

@@godofannoyance foraging only the species you know instead of trying to figure out whether a mushroom is poisonous or not based on its appearance is an effective way. some eatable species have very distinctive features, like green brittlegill and ganba fungus. wild mushrooms are way more delicious than home breed ones. also nearly all truffles are wild breed, but no one seems to complain about them.

@@donaldlee8249 Is there much of a market for wild mushrooms? Like, I know there is for truffles of all types, but could I pay somebody to forage for me? Similarly, I want to try fugu pufferfish, but have *zero* interest (or trust in my skills) for learning to prepare it myself.

That is the most 2005 pfp I’ve ever seen epic face + tf2 lmao

Lol that's a old school profile pic

I was about to comment this lol

Why does his wiener look like mushroom that’s not healthy

Liked for TF2 profile pic

Recipe?

i'd never heard of tempeh before this vid! I'll have to find some and try them!

@@erinb4237 Garlic, salt, grind to smitheerens, add water. Cut your tempeh into thin slices, dip into brine a little bit (1-3 minutes). Deep fry them until golden brown (+/- 3 minutes, depends on thickness and how wet your tempeh is). Careful of splattering. You can also made the brine into batter, just add flour. Rice flour is my favorite, but all-purpose flour can do the trick. Just careful that they're _very_ different in taste and texture.

@@buttersticks7877 If you are in NA/ Europe, check your health food aisle.

Cut into blocks, add sweet soy sauce , a little bit of neutral oil , season as you like (salt , pepper) Then stir-fry , i usually do that.

He doesn't have much of an accent though.

Definitely knowledgeable but in Adam’s other video with Hunter you can see the Gadsden flag in the background. If it is his, he lives up to the southern stereotype regarding his political views.

@@biancamlf288 He's a Georgian Libertarian, which certainly is not the stereotype.

Interesting guy

Is that idea at all novel to anyone? Everyone in a quarter of the US talks like that.

Right? And it's not just a time-lapse. It's the culmination of setting up a shot like that, taking the time and patience to wait for it (while hoping something doesn't go wrong), AND GROWING HIS OWN FRIGGIN MUSHROOMS IN HIS OWN BASEMENT. He better flex on it.

haaaaah

All our times have come~~

That’s was good 😂😂

Mushrooms don't fear the reaper

Need more cowbells to appreciate this little joke..😎😎

Isn’t Dutch treated with alkali or something to make it less bitter??

@@thelingeringartist natural cocoa is slightly acidic (pH 5/6). Dutched cocoa is washed with a potassium carbonate (K2CO3) solution, this brings the pH up to a neutral 7. This results in the cocoa having a smoother and mellower flavor. If you dutch the cocoa heavily, you'll end up with cocoa with a pH of 8, this will result in a bittersweet taste. Fyi, this process was invented by a dutch guy, so thats why its called dutched cocoa. Sources: www.seriouseats.com/difference-dutch-process-natural-cocoa-powder-substitute en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dutch_process_cocoa

@@HvV8446 Aaah,so the opposite. Ic. Thanks?

@@thelingeringartist ah well, you weren't wrong about the alkaline part. Tbh, i also didnt know anything about this. Had to look it up myself too

Dutch one is alkali treated to reduce the acidity cocoa got, it usually has more pronounced chocolatey flavor

Also beer, wine, mead, and all other non-distilled alcohols. And leavened bread, of course.

@@shawnhtpc2271 isn't that mostly bacteria

@@user-io2on9ho5s yeast is a single-celled fungus actually

@@drewgehringer7813 actually thats not clear, may be yeast is it's own thing.

@@Crazmuss "its own thing"?

@Socio Pathetic FFS LMAOOOO😂😂😂😂😂

😏

Especially the ones with psilocybin 😃

Indeed

Mushrooms aren’t cheap!!

Stoners coming to this comment section

You got dem send me some

A youtuber ate some mushrooms this is what happened to his channel

@@mbedj1974 makes a 20 minute video of a story that should have been 5

@@mbedj1974 presenting to the emergency room

Reminds me of that one Naruto Shippuden filler episode that had me going "WTF?!"

You were vegetarian and did not know what are mushrooms?!

@@Malik-Ibi no? Theyre literally saying they ate mushrooms while veggie

@KoiFlow mushrooms have excellent micros but abysmal macros! Mostly water and chitin and sugars!!!

@@Malik-Ibi no, the OP said they empirically knew that mushroom tastes meaty. This video gets to the root cause of why (sorry, I mean mycelium).

In my country they are traditionally called "meat of the poor" Unlike meat that was really expensive the mushroom were practically free growing in the woods or in the fields. People still forage for mushrooms as a form of past time. It's really relaxing activity.

IM NOT SCARED OF YOU!!!! 😨

Tell me the name of God!

Tumblr: the dead whale carcass upon which the rest of the internet depends on, but will never admit it

😂😂😂 oh dear

@I :V no you.

unfortunately he already exactly that, tho not with the same title

Wall paper paste

@@elmo319 's glue :P

As someone who grows mushrooms for a business, it’s a pretty simple process. Very VERY simple if you buy the fruiting blocks from a vendor. Almost set & forget.

@@Doppioristretto you can get better yields if you control every step... and take your best genetics from the best caps

Home fungiculture is super simple to get into! Like Will Nunya says, they're even easier if you already get fully colonized blocks from someone! They grow super fast, and if you grow them indoors, you can have them any time of year!

It has been for a while already. Especially species like oyster mushrooms, Shiitakes, white buttons or chanterelles are quite common. Some grow best on dead wood, others on straw, white buttons are traditionally grown in a special dirt mix with horse manure.

Beginner level: You buy a grow kit that is fully colonised and ready to fruit in 1-2 weeks time. All you need to do is maintain the fruiting conditions like high humidity (by spraying) and fresh air exchange. You get about 100-200gm for first flush (harvest). You get a maximum of 3 flushes (after each flush you need to leave it to rest for a couple of days then reintroduce moisture). Yield will decrease in subsequent flushes. A bit expensive but still very simple. Intermediate level: You buy the spawn and substrate (straw, hardwood sawdust, logs, coffee, etc) yourself, sterilize the substrate (very important step and multiple ways to do like treating in hot water for a couple of hours or even using a pressure cooker), ensure substrate itself is soaked in water to field capacity and then pack the spawn and substrate together in a plastic bag, bucket, bottle, etc. Almost a month or so you need to keep it a dark, cool, moist and sterile location for colonisation. After that the mycelium will cover the entire substrate and is ready to fruit. Make openings for the mushrooms to pop out and maintain high humidity, good oxygen supply and allow some light as well. Will be ready to harvest in 1-2 weeks time. Not too expensive but needs time, care. Time and complexity will also depend on the type of mushroom cultivated. Above conditions are for oyster mushrooms and other easy to cultivate varieties. Its more complicated to cultivate species like Shiitake. Enthusiast level: You buy the culture for a specific strain and make the spawn yourself in a lab setup. Or you may even clone a mushroom yourself and acquire a new culture. For this you will require some expensive equipment like autoclaves, Laminar flow hood and a sterile work space.

Damn it. Hank Schrader found my shroom lab

@@jubbusbubbus distract him with minerals

Interesting

and Dr. Who.

@@nickim6571 Not a great analogy - the Doctor isn't human.

@@StormsparkPegasus Half human biological metacrisis?

My first though was Tomie, but that works as well.

Didn't wolverine also grow an entire body from one drop of blood

They are truly the ultimate organism.

@@aapjew18 Lichen are not a single organism. They are multiple organisms living together.

@@brookefoxie9610 Yeah, I know, I guess I should have said ultimate lifeform, or something? Anyway, they're the ultimate. They're so cool.

@@aapjew18 ultimate superorganism??

@@patisenah Hell yea

Reminded me of Gibby Haynes

You are not the only one whose first instinct was mold. I often end up leaving organic matter so long that it becomes FLUFFY organic matter.

Ikr?

If u have black mold in your kitchen then u need to clean it asap

@@UrsineBloke you live an insane life

@@ZoeBateman but I gave them a name and everything, I call them the Colony of Carl

Nice

Join the "We live and die for the Fungi" group on facebook

That's pretty cool actually.

Mushrooms know that we're still part of the food chain.

While I haven't done this myself, that way of thinking reminds me of people who have experienced psychedelics. It would not shock me one bit if that guy grew his own psilocybin Shrooms.

More of a third leg.

@@Ithirahad 😆

@@Ithirahad haiyaa

The family friendly analogy

So basically he's saying, mushrooms are cocks. This is a very unsurprising fact.

Yeah, I always knew about that FUN-gi (guy)!

Why? Both ways of pronouncing the word are fine.

@@dingdongism it may be fine and correct yes. But it urks my soul a bit hearing it that way.

funjus

@@dawsonhorah5436 sus?

that's fascinating

Join the "We live and die for the Fungi" group on facebook

God dammit whyd you have to give me an existential crisis in the middle of a cooking video

What if...the ytps fuel *adam*

Along with white wine

@@bread-bz3zh Chig bungus

Why are you glad specifically about that?

@@JBergmansson no clue

@@JBergmansson Maybe because it is usually recommended to not wash mushrooms and this person might wash them. This is the only explanation I can come up with.

So I personally only wash my mushrooms if I have the time...

Agreed, can’t believe people don’t wash the dirt away, it gives cooked dishes undesirable flavor and texture. Especially if the mushroom is used in a dish where it’s flavor is heavily pronounced like a mushroom cream sauce or soup.

Hate mushrooms but enoki is the only good one

Yes, but those of us aware that we don't know what we are doing will either spend a few years learning, or play it safe, as Adam and I do. I am sure he eats the cultivated forms of some wild mushrooms (like the oysters he had) but relies on the experts to ensure pure culture and correct ID, thus safety.

I heard the same about Russia.

Bohemica.... LoL, figures.

Yeah it's not that hard to start mushroom hunting. I think there are just a few basic things to keep in mind: 1. Become familiar with poisonous mushrooms in your area. Usually they have prominent features that make them identifiable - for example the death cap can have varying colours on its cap, but always grows from a volva and has a ring. Even if just one of these are present means you don't pick it. 2. Bring a mushroom hunting guidebook (atlas) with you to compare with photos and descriptions. 3. Most important: If you're not sure, leave it there. Even if it's just a feeling. Remember: There are brave mushroom hunters and there are old mushroom hunters, but there are no brave old mushroom hunters :)

I think Atomic Shrimp might have something to say about that.

...until you know what they are. 😉 When you've learned how to ID the Agaricus silvicola, you'll never forget it. But yes, caution is essential for beginners, and even seasoned foragers should never let down their guard.

@@chezmoi42 That's what my mum and grandma taught me well. Never pick a mushroom you don't know. General rule of thumb is the gills, but there are some very tasty mushrooms which have them, like the one you've mentioned. They are totally awesome fried in schnitzel style.

@@JustSpectre Wise women. One of the first things I learned is that there are no general rules, and there are no shortcuts to learning accurate identification. Are you in Europe? I began learning about them when I retired in France. 25+ years later, I'm still learning. Good mentors, good field guides, and a lot of practice are essential.

@@chezmoi42 Yes, I live in the Czech Republic, Central Europe. It's really beautiful country with lots of historic monuments. Mushroom gathering is very popular here and there are lots of traditional dishes made of mushrooms.

@@JustSpectre I learned that about Czechia when I was there. Families going in the forest to harvest mushrooms together. A very cute tradition!

Take advantage I'm in an apt on 2nd floor with no balcony

Nice edit

As a biology major - same here

*turns up the gas* RELEASE YOUR FLAVORS, GIVE ME MORE UMAMI

@@buttersticks7877 Yesssssss! 😆

Choose the wrong mushrooms and trust me. They will interrogate you lol

@@Passionforfoodrecipes i too like food

@@thatonehorriblebaker7618 well don't worry I too suck it baking!