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How To Freeze Mushrooms

How To Freeze Mushrooms

If you’ve ever tossed raw mushrooms in the freezer, you know how it goes—they thaw into a mushy, watery mess. That’s because mushrooms are mostly water, and freezing them raw breaks down their structure. But here’s the good news: you can freeze mushrooms if you start with the right prep.

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Simple Roasted Mushrooms

Simple Roasted Mushrooms

Roasted mushrooms are one of the easiest ways to add rich, savory flavor to your meals. All you need is a few ingredients and a sheet pan.  

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Amanita Muscaria: The Mushroom Behind Christmas Lore

Amanita Muscaria: The Mushroom Behind Christmas Lore

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...

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How to Grow & Harvest Reishi

How to Grow & Harvest Reishi

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...

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