Food & Thought:
A Cognitive and Culinary Journey into the Kingdom of Mushrooms
Thursday, May 14, 2026
5:30 - 7:00pm
Demonstration Kitchen
Anteater Recreation Center (ARC)
Please register for this event
Sustainability Reminder: Please bring your own utensils, water bottle, and to-go containers for extra food (make yourself a bento for tomorrow)! We are striving for a zero-waste event. These are the Anteater ways to express our love and respect for the environment.
Vegetarians love mushrooms, because they are a tasty alternative source of protein. Although mushrooms are not meat, they are not plants either. From Risotto ai fungi, Quiche aux champignons, to Campell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup and the popular truffle fries today, we have been eating fungi from every culture throughout history. How many mushrooms can you name? What is your favorite kind?
This event will start with a conversation with Professors Jon Pitt, Kathleen Treseder, and Daphne Lei. The conversation will cover different aspects of mushrooms, including science, literature, art, and ecology. There will also be a display of a variety of mushrooms.
Chef Stephie and her team will prepare a delicious multi-course mushroom meal. This is a great opportunity to expand your fungi palate without needing to hire a truffle hog!