The Gourmand's Mushroom: A Collection of Stories and Recipes
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Part cultural survey, part recipe collection, this volume from the British publishing project The Gourmand explores the many meanings of the mushroom across history, art, and cooking. Illustrated with both historical works and contemporary photography, the book moves freely between disciplines, treating mushrooms as ingredient, symbol, and subject of fascination.
Essays consider their role in folklore, science, and visual culture, with references that range from early botanical studies to modern artists and designers. Interspersed throughout are recipes that highlight the mushroom’s versatility, from stuffed preparations and dumplings to risottos, broths, and more unexpected uses.
An opening reflection by chef Jeremy Lee sets the tone, emphasizing the fleeting, seasonal nature of mushrooms and their place in culinary memory. Designed as much to be browsed as read, the book functions as both a visual object and a collection of ideas centered on one of the kitchen’s most distinctive ingredients.
Hardcover. Illustrations throughout.
Published on April 14, 2026
