On the third Tuesday of each month from September thru May, the Mycological Society of San Francisco hosts a General Meeting open to Members and the public. The Society has maintained our schedule of events using electronic media, Zoom, to meet and share our mission to educate about the kingdom of Fungi.
In-person meeting at the Randall Museum
Doors open at 6:30pm
Hospitality hour and ID of mushroom specimens in the Buckley Room.
At 7:20pm everyone moves to the Theater. General meeting and Zoom session start at 7:30pm.
First Announcements are made followed by the featured presentation of the evening and attendee questions.
We wind up at 8:30pm, people who are able-bodied help stack chairs;
the room needs to be cleared by 9:00.
General meetings are open to the public.
Talk Title: Ancient Fungi, Modern Magic: The Story of Koji
Let's dive deep into the magical world of fungi and fermentation spotlighting koji - an ancient fungi whose role has affected human civilization for over 2,500 years. In this talk, we will learn what koji is, and its historical significance in food preservation. Learn how a fungus is able to ferment simple ingredients into extraordinary flavors and why this magical fungus graces the menus of some of the best restaurants in the world.
Eleana Hsu is the co-founder of Shared Cultures, a small-batch fermentation company based in San Francisco specializing in miso, shoyu, and umami-rich seasonings. Her passion for fermentation began with a deep love of foraging and preserving wild mushrooms—a practice that continues to influence and inspire her craft today.
Shared Cultures’ handcrafted ferments are enjoyed by everyone from Michelin-starred chefs to home cooks who appreciate thoughtful, locally sourced ingredients and time-honored techniques.
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