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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! 

These Blue Oyster Mushroom Birria Tacos are a delicious plant-based twist on the traditional Mexican dish, packed with rich, smoky flavors from rehydrated chiles and roasted garlic. The meaty texture of oyster mushrooms perfectly mimics the heartiness of birria, while the crispy, cheese-filled tacos are perfect for dipping in the flavorful birria sauce.

"Society is a collective force attempting to understand unanswered questions." - Amanda Newman, Sustainability Intern Starting in summer 2023, Bridgetown had the privilege of partnering with the Oregon Applied Sustainability Experience (OASE) internship program. Funded by US EPA and administered by Oregon DEQ and Oregon State University, OASE actively aids Oregon businesses in achieving their sustainability goals. We are grateful to have been among the 8 businesses chosen for this program in 2023.  Through the OASE program, we were paired up with Sustainability Intern, Amanda Newman. Amanda collaborated with our Director of Sustainability to explore solutions for reducing plastic waste in...