The French word for "mushroom," this solid earthy beige hue perfectly captures the spirit of this humble - but mighty! - vegetable. The word champignon comes from the Latin campagne, which refers to something that grows in the countryside.

Champignons have a mild taste that easily blends with other flavors, and both raw and cooked versions contain a significant measure of important minerals and trace elements. They are a favorite addition in salads, casseroles, meats, gravies, sauces, and stews, and have been used in medicine for centuries.