this is very weird i know but when im at the supermarket i break the stalks out of the cups of mushrooms........... i love them i think the flavor is much nicer the texture is wonderful......... im asking because i noticed someone eles taking the stalk out but keeping the cup lol:)

I only ever trim off the end of the stem where it starts to get a bit grimy from the compost....  Yes, the stems have a stronger flavour than the cap.  If you're making stuffed mushrooms it's a good idea to detach the stem as close to the cap as you can, chop it finely and add to the stuffing mixture.... garlic, avocado, cooked brown rice, a little onion, some butter.... Delicious.

I thought at first that you weren't supposed to eat the stalk but then saw some cooking show and they were talking about it and using it so i stopped taking them off when adding them to my salads and such. I have never noticed a difference between the stalk and the cup but never tried to. I will have to consider this at lunch.

mmmmmmmmmm stuffed mushrooms :)