The Day of the Mushroom
About the Day of the Mushroom
When is the Day of the Mushroom? This holiday is always observed on April 16
Let’s Celebrate! Today is the Day of the Mushroom, or simply Mushroom Day. This is a special day to enjoy and appreciate the culinary value of ‘Shrooms. On this April 16 holiday, enjoy this culinary treat at every meal. If you think it’s not for breakfast, think of egg omelets with mushrooms.
Mushrooms first entered the culinary scene in the 19th century, when French chefs first began using them. Since then, the popularity of mushrooms has bloomed around the world.
Shrooms are classified as a fungus. They grow in a dark and damp areas. There are over 14,000 varieties. No matter how much you love them, don’t go out into the woods to harvest mushrooms yourself. You have to know your mushrooms, as many varieties are from mildly to highly poisonous.
One thing we know for certain, recipes abound for Shroom lovers. Find a mushroom recipe, and have a very happy Day of the Mushroom!
Did You Know? There are over 14,000 species of mushrooms. It is important to note, that many are poisonous. So, don’t go out into the forest to pick them yourself.
Nutritional Value
Shrooms are nutritious, and consumption is good for your health.
One cup of sliced mushrooms contains approximately:
- 8 calories
- 2 g carbs
- 0 cholesterol
- 0.1 g fat
- 1.0 g fiber
- 0.6 g protein
- 4 mg sodium
Note: The nutritional values above may vary slightly from one variety to another.
How to Participate in the Day of the Mushroom
Here are some ways to participate in this tasty culinary holiday:
- Learn more about these fungi.
- Eat mushrooms today, raw or cooked.
- Homemade are always the best. Use them in a recipe, if you have time.
- Go out to lunch or dinner at a restaurant and order them from the menu.
- Experiment using them in different recipes.
Today's Quote
“When you can’t make them see the light, make them feel the heat.” – – Ronald Reagan
History and Origin of the Day of the Mushroom
Our research did not find the creator or the origin of this day. While there is little written about this day, it is quite popular, especially on cooking and recipe websites.
This Day in History
Besides Day of the Mushroom, here are some other things that happened on April 16:
- The U.S. Postal Service issues the first book of postage stamps. (1900)
- The battle of Berlin begins as Russian forces begin to attack the Nazi capital. (1945)
- Pioneer aviator Wilbur Wright was born on this day in 1867.
Related Holidays
If you like this holiday, here’s another shrooms holiday you will enjoy:
More April 16 Holidays
In addition to Day of the Mushroom, here are more April 16 holidays we are sure you will enjoy:
Bean Counter Day – A proud day for accounting types.
Save the Elephant Day – It’s the biggest mammal to walk the earth today.
More About Today
This Day in History – Indeed, many other important events occurred on this date in April. See what happened on this date in history.
Famous April Birthdays – Did you ever wonder what famous people share your birth date? If so, then find out now!
Ecards – Send a free Ecard daily for Day of the Mushroom or just about any calendar holiday, occasion, observance, or event. Undoubtedly, it’s fun for both the sender and the recipient.
Flower of the Day: Hyacinth
Recipe of the Day: Mushroom Sauce
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