King trumpets that have a texture almost as firm and meaty as young porcini; shimeji that have a flavor that is wonderfully nutty; hen of the woods with a taste as earthy as their name. If you still ...

To rehydrate yuba, place the sheets in a pan, and cover with boiling water. Drain after 10 minutes, and shred as finely as possible. Set out 6 small plates and form the yuba strands into six nests.

Some exotic mushrooms may be becoming commonplace. A San Diego company is opening a plant this spring that will more than triple the total U.S. output of king trumpet, shimeji and maitake mushrooms ...