In medieval times men were said to push herbs, mushrooms and other purportedly aphrodisiacal potions on women.

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We tagged and cleaned it anyway, and later that day ate the tenderloin and a few other tasty bits in wine gravy with mushrooms.

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While it can be fun to run through a stage as fast as possible, it is more enjoyable to thoroughly examine each level with a fine-tooth comb, searching for extra coins, extra green mushrooms, new pathways, and other hidden goodies.

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Other standout dishes included a plate with two different types of carrot and an array of wild mushrooms and some herbs on a slate.

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Umami, the savory "fifth taste" that gives foods like anchovies and shiitake mushrooms their meaty depth, is found in kombu in a greater concentration than in any other food.

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