Learn More about Wild Mushrooms

Latin name: Hericium erinaceus

Lion's Mane is an edible and medicinal mushroom and it can be identified by its long spines. This Mushroom is mild and contains more moisture than most mushrooms. When beginning to saute it has the aroma of seafood and is often used as a seafood replacement for fish, lobster, and crab.

Medicinal Benefits: Lion's mane contains substances that may contribute to nerve growth. Some studies have suggested that taking lion's mane may boost thinking and memory processes. It may also help protect against Alzheimer's and other types of dementia . However, more research is needed.

Latin Name: Pleurotus ostreatus

The blue oyster mushroom is one of the most common of the oyster mushrooms used in cuisine worldwide. Young specimens will be bluish color on their caps, then changing color to gray tones upon maturing. Blue oyster mushrooms prefer colder temperatures in comparison to other oyster mushrooms; Blue oyster mushrooms are more solid and flavorful than most other oyster varieties. Generally they are earthy to the taste, shrink a little, and hold their shape and springiness when they are briefly cooked. 

Latin Name: Pleurotus ostreatus

Super scallop oyster mushrooms are typically used to replace button mushrooms. like all oyster mushrooms they retain a lot of water so they need to be cooked all the way through for best results. They can be used in cuisines, pasta, omelets, steak, or burgers to name a few options. They are a variation of the white oyster mushrooms. This is a good starter option for someone looking to try oyster mushrooms. 

Latin Name: Pleurotus ostreatus

The Black Pearl Oyster or Black Pearl King Oyster is an oyster mushroom hybrid from Japan. These are some of the meatiest mushrooms able to be cultivated and make a great substitution for meat. They have a neutral, savory flavor so you can sear them nicely in a pan and use them for all sorts of cuisines and flavors.

Latin Name: Pholiota adiposa

Chestnut Mushrooms is a cousin of the slimy Nameko (Pholiota nameko) , this wonderful clustering mushroom forms dense clusters of beautiful, dark orange gilled mushrooms with a slightly shaggy cap, without the slime layer Namekos have. They hold a nutty, earthy taste to them. When cooking the mushrooms, the stems will stay crunchy and since the Chestnut mushrooms are also porous, which tends to lend itself well into absorbing surrounding flavors. These mushrooms work well with miso, curry, ramen, cream of mushroom soup recipes, and sauteed or grilled.

Shiitake mushrooms are versatile and can be used in a wide range of dishes, products, and even medicines. Native to East Asia, Shiitake mushrooms have a rich flavor and a umami flavor exposes when cooked which can compliment any dish imaginable. Thinking of doing stuffed mushroom H'oderves? Give these  mushrooms a try today! Take the stem and guts from the head and implement them into your stuffing. 

Latin Name: Pholiota microspora

 Nameko Mushrooms taste slightly nutty and are often used in stir-fries and they have a slightly gelatinous coating that is used as an ingredient in miso soup. The Coating can thicken soups and sauces and has an aroma that walks the line of being both fruity and earthy. Nameko mushrooms go well with dark green vegetables, red meats, and shallots, and are used traditionally in Japanese miso soups.

Latin Name: Grifola frondosa

Hen of the Wood also known as Maitake has a polypore bottom that adds a unique texture to your plate. Rich in flavor, this is one of the fan favorites because of its meatiness, and nutty/spicy notes. 

Maitake also has medicinal value such as anti-cancerous properties, and help support gut and brain health.

Latin Name: Ganoderma lingzhi

Reishi Mushroom is a Medicinal Mushroom. Once made into fresh tea, pr dehydrated or freeze dried, the mushroom can then be added to smoothies, honey, and tinctures to be able to enjoy the benefits of the mushrooms. Reishi helps to enhance the immune system, improving sleep, reducing stress. You can take this mushroom to help health conditions such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol. it can even help reduce fatigue and depression.  

Latin Name: Pleurotus citrinopileatus

The yellow/golden oyster mushroom (tamogitake in Japanese), is an edible gilled fungus. Native to eastern Russia, northern China, and Japan. Golden Oyster Mushrooms are best suited for stir-frying, boiling, browsing, or sauteing, and can be baked into a tart. Due to their fragility, the golden oyster mushroom tends to break apart upon contact, if they do we recommend to apply to mixed sauces, cook into omelets, or sprinkled on top of steak or pasta.

Latin Name: Hypsaizgus tessulatus 

These mushrooms are notable for their long stems and medium button top looking caps with a firm texture. Brown beech have a rich nutty flavor to them and can be prepared in any dish possible from stir fry to seafood dishes. These mushrooms are native to East Asia and fetch their name from being able to forge them most commonly around beech trees. 

Latin Name: Cyclocybe Aegerita

Pioppino mushrooms have floral, sweet, nutty notes. With their mild flavors, these mushrooms can be implemented into any dish. The caps and stems are edible. Boil these mushrooms before adding to stir fries to avoid toughness of the stem. You can consume these mushrooms raw or cooked for a great source of protein. 

Fun Fact: Pioppino Oysters, Chestnut Oysters, and Nameko oyster are all cousins of one another.

Latin Name: Pleurotus eryngii

Unlike other mushrooms, King Trumpets Are a versatile ingredient. Kings  have stalks that are not tough and woody to eat but rather meaty and tender. These mushrooms are best suited for grilling, roasting, baking, sauteing, and frying. They can be sliced or torn into thick pieces to develop a tender, meat-like consistency. 

Latin Name: Trametes versicolor

Trametes are not usually considered edible in the normal sense, as they are tough and leathery. The most common usage of these mushrooms is to grind them and steep them into a tea, which is purported to have medicinal properties.

Latin Name: Inonotus obliquus

Chaga is pleasant tasting as a tea, which is the most common way it is consumed. Next most common is as a tincture. The most complete process is a dual extraction involving alcohol and heat. As chaga is 'trendy' right now, you'll find many products using it in chai or coffee blends or supplements.

Latin Name: Cordyceps

Traditionally, the fruiting body of cordyceps is ground down and cooked with tea and other herbs. You can eat the fruiting body raw. But it will likely taste better if you cook it in pastas or soups. Enjoy the health benefits of fresh cordyceps when they are in season.