I just want to thank all you wonderful ladies who came and visited our booth this past weekend at the National Women's Show! It was a very busy couple of days, and you ladies managed to eat us out of 275 pounds of fresh crimini mushrooms! WOW!
I would also like to congratulate...
Jeff Woods
Mr. Woods was the lucky winner of our draw for a T-Fal Hot Spot Frying Pan.
I am glad you all stopped by to say hello, ask questions, sample some mushrooms, and to pick up our new recipe booklet. See you again at next year's National Women's Show!
Interested in where your fresh mushrooms come from? Then check out Maribel Linfield's interview with Whitecrest Mushroom Farm owner Murray Good.
Murray explains the whole process of mushrooms growing, and debunks a few myths along the way.
Then roll up your sleeves and throw on an apron, it's cooking time with me! I show Maribel how easy it is to prepare my favourite recipe, Sweet and Spicy Stir-Fried Mushrooms.
Looking to get out of the house for a day? Maybe get a new hairstyle, get caught up on all the latest fashion trends, sample delicious foods and wine, or spend a day shopping with the girls?
Well today is your lucky day because I am giving away 5 Free Admission Passes to next weekends National Women's Show in Toronto!
How to Enter Simply leave me a comment below telling me your favourite mushroom recipe in the Mushrooms Canada Recipe Library.
You must be a resident of Toronto, Ontario (or GTA).
Provide an email address/blog link by which I can contact you if you win.
You have until Sunday the 18th to submit you answers. A random draw from all the entries will be held Monday October 19th. Winners will be contacted/posted shortly thereafter.
Mushrooms Canada will provide no compensation for additional expenses related to you attending the event. Prize must be accepted as awarded. Value of ticket is $14. One (1) ticket will be awarded to each of the 5 winners.
According to the Canadian Cancer Society, 22,700 Canadian women will be diagnosed with breast cancer is 2009. Sadly, 5,400 will die of it.
The good news is, research shows 30 to 35 percent of all cancers can be prevented by eating well, being active and not being overweight. Along with physical activity and not smoking, healthy eating is one of the cornerstones for cancer prevention.
According to research conducted at the Beckman Research Institute of the City of Hope in Duarte, Calif., linoleic acid extracted from mushrooms suppressed growth of hormone dependent breast tumors in mice.The links between mushrooms and breast tumors are:
mushrooms contain linoleic acid
linoleic acid inhibits aromatase
aromatase suppresses estrogen
estrogen is a hormone associated with tumor cell production
The strongest anti-aromatase activity was from large white “stuffer” mushrooms. Shiitake, white button mushrooms, portabella, crimini and baby button mushrooms also showed significant inhibitory effects.
The Beckman scientists suggest that a 100 g (3.5oz) serving of mushrooms per day would help suppress breast tumor growth in women. However, much more research, including human studies, needs to be done before any specific recommendations can be made.
Healthy eating is one of the cornerstones of cancer prevention, along with being active, not being overweight, and not smoking. As they are low in calories and fat, have very little carbohydrate and provide some fibre, fresh mushrooms are a delicious way to eat healthy.
Funding for this project has been granted through the Canada-Ontario Research and Development Program,
as funded by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
