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(Scientific Name: Tricholoma matsutake) A wild mushroom found in the pine forests of Japan growing with a broad stem and an umbrella cap that may grow to a size of 10 to 14 inches in diameter, but is more commonly harvested when it is 3 to 8 inches in width.

A soft, round, pure white feathery mushroom with caps that average 5 to 8 inches in diameter but can grow to 12 inches.

(Scientific Name: Tricholoma magnivelare) A wild mushroom often found in the pine forests of California and the Pacific Northwest.

(Scientific Name: Pleurotus eryngii) A variety of mushroom that grows in clusters developing a trumpet-like shape and appearance as a wild or cultivated mushroom.

(Scientific Name: Cantharellus cibarius) A funnel shaped mushroom that is tapered at the base. The cap of the mushroom measures from one to six inches across, has a depressed center, and a curly edge.

(Scientific Name: Marasmius oreades) Named for the manner in which it grows in open fields and meadows, this variety of mushroom emerges in clusters that form the shape of an irregular circle or "ring" that may be 8 to 15 feet in diameter.

A winemaking term that describes the process of breaking up and “punching down” the skin cap into the fermenting juices of red wine.

Also known as runner bean, snap bean, or string bean, green beans are long and slender, with green pods.

A winemaking term that describes the process of circulating the fermenting juice of red wine from the bottom of the tank over the skin cap that has formed at the top of the tank.

(Scientific Name: Flammulina velutipes) A mushroom commonly found growing on tree trunks or tree roots.

(Scientific Name: Flammulina velutipes) A mushroom commonly found growing on tree trunks or tree roots.

Common in home and commercial bars, a Shaker is used to mix ingredients prior to pouring in a beverage glass.

(Scientific Name: Volvariella volvacea) An Asian mushroom which is cultivated to sell in two forms, unexpanded (unpeeled) or expanded (peeled).

Also known as runner bean, snap bean, or string bean, a Green Beans is a long and slender vegetable with green pods.

(Scientific Name: Flammulina velutipes) A native Asian mushroom commonly found growing on tree trunks or tree roots.

(Scientific Name: Agrocybe aegerita) Grown on decaying tree stumps or beneath popular trees, this mushroom is a popular food ingredient in both Asia and southern Europe.

(Scientific Name: Lepista saeva) Also referred to as the Field Blewit or at times confused with the Wood Blewit, this variety of mushroom is readily identified by the blue to purplish-blue streaked coloring of its stem.

(Scientific Name: Agaricus cupreobrunneus) A variety of mushroom that is similar in size and shape to a white button mushroom, but has a brown skin and a creamy tan flesh.

A kitchen utensil that grinds whole peppercorns into fine, medium or coarse ground bits of pepper. Pepper mills are available in a variety of sizes, styles and materials, such as wood, plastic or metal.

A large, juicy, red berry that is very sweet when ripe and grows on a spreading, stemless plant. Strawberries are eaten raw, used as an ingredient in many salads and desserts, and are also one of the most popular flavorings in candies and other sweet products.