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T’was the night before…  Those four words might bring images of reds, whites, and greens of the holiday season. But where does the rich Yuletide symbolism come from? The answer may surprise you!  There are a few theories revolving around the symbolism of this holiday, but here is one version of the story:  Stockings and Presents Under The Tree It begins on the day of Winter Solstice: December 21. Hundreds of years ago, it was believed that indigenous people of the North Pole—particularly Lapland and Siberia—would celebrate the day much like we do Christmas Eve. Shamans would collect the famously...

Reishi mushrooms (aka the "mushroom of immortality") are known for their striking forms and long history of use in wellness traditions. These fungi are not typically used in culinary recipes, though they can be simmered in broths and then removed before consumption for added immunity benefits. In nature, they grow as shelf-like brackets on hardwood trees, but when cultivated in grow bags, they take on a unique antler-like shape.  Read below on how to grow, harvest, and use reishi mushrooms from a grow bag, whether it’s from one of our limited-edition kits or another source. 1. Prepare the Bag Inspect the grow bag...

This plant-based alternative to bacon is smoky, crispy, and perfect for adding to sandwiches, salads, or breakfast plates. Pink oyster mushrooms, with their meaty texture and umami flavor, make the perfect vegan bacon replacement. Ingredients: 8 oz pink oyster mushrooms  2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari  1 tbsp maple syrup 1 tbsp olive oil or melted coconut oil 1 tsp smoked paprika 1/2 tsp liquid smoke (optional, for extra smokiness) 1/4 tsp black pepper Instructions: Prepare the Mushrooms: Tear the mushrooms into thin strips. Cut off any tough substrate pieces.  Make the Marinade: In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, maple...

You did read that right! Mushrooms can expand outside of the savory world and be used in mushroom chocolate, sour gummies, and other sweet confections. Try out this recipe for Candied Witches' Butter!