Maria Pinto

Writer, Mushroom Enthusiast

An amateur mycologist who loves studying fungi. Maria is an award-winning writer and educator.

Boston Massachusetts United States

Mushroom Specialist
Writer
Educator
Forager

Featured Works

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Dia(spore)ic Cooking

Dia(spore)ic Cooking

Recipes connects us, but adapting local, seasonal ingredients redefines traditions.

Callaloo with Duppy Trumpets

Callaloo with Duppy Trumpets

A heart-healthy, bone-strengthening dish of fiber-rich greens with black trumpet mushrooms

Gathering morels in the woods is a gentle way to slow down.

Education

Brandeis University

B.A. in Creative Writing and Women’s and Gender Studies 2004 - 2007

Experience

Creative Writing Teacher

GrubStreet May 2017 - Present (8 years)
Writer

Freelance Apr 2012 - Present (13 years)