UTSUNOMIYA, Japan -- A Japanese producer of shiitake mushroom spawn is trying to cultivate the Vietnamese market by selling spawn that can grow on local trees, looking for new growth in Southeast ...

Silky, umami-rich shiitake mushrooms impart an earthy, smoky flavor to a vegetable-studded broth ... Ladle the soup into bowls and serve garnished with parsley. Lynda Balslev is an award-winning ...