This led humans to enlist the help of pigs, who are recognized for his or her innate sense of scent. As a wooden decayer, shiitake mushrooms are easily cultivated on hardwood logs and in inoculated bags of sawdust and other suitable mediums. Inspired by the French, Americans took mushrooms to a complete new degree of devotion. By the late 19th century, Americans were cooking up mushrooms in their very own kitchens. The bell was then lifted at the dinner table in order that the eater might get the full aroma and taste from the mushrooms. If youd wish to make an identical vintage mushroom recipe, with or without the glass bell, try this one from Cooking Club Magazine, revealed in February 1908. It was printed not long after Americans jumped on the mushroom bandwagon! They’re earthy, musky and barely pungent with hints of allium taste and a nutty vibe.