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Here at Bridgetown Mushrooms we spend our days elbows-deep in mushrooms. We work hard, and we love it when our customer-family grows as a result. At the same time, all of that effort leaves us parched at the end of a work day. So we thought - can we take our tasty tinctures and make something more…potent out of them? Mushrooms have been used for centuries in traditional medicine for their various health benefits, but they also make a unique addition to cocktails, we’ve discovered. Reishi, lion's mane, and cordyceps mushroom tinctures are all known for their medicinal properties and...

5 Ways Mushrooms Can Save the Planet As we celebrate Earth Month, it's important to remember that every step we take towards sustainability accumulates to make a significant impact on our planet's health. One ally in our efforts to protect the environment is our personal favorite: the mushroom. From bioremediation to sustainable building materials and food production, mushrooms have a range of benefits that can support our journey towards a more sustainable future. Below are five ways mushrooms can save the planet. 1. Food ProductionFirst, we’d like to suggest one eco-friendly choice you can make today: eat more mushrooms. According...

Cooking Mushrooms 101: To Dry Sauté or Not?  Mushrooms are a versatile and flavorful ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes, from risottos to stir-fries. However, the method used to cook mushrooms can significantly impact their flavor and texture. In particular, the decision to dry sauté mushrooms or cook them in oil can make a noticeable difference in the end result.Dry sautéing mushrooms involves cooking them in a dry pan without any added oil or other liquids. This method allows the mushrooms to release their moisture, resulting in a concentrated and flavorful mushroom with a slightly chewy...

Yellow oyster mushrooms offer a mild cashew-like flavor and delicate silky texture perfect for frying to crispy perfection. Found on decaying hardwoods like elm trees, yellow oysters contain powerful antioxidants and have been studied for their ability to decrease blood sugar and lower lipid levels. These Bloomin’ Yellow Oyster Bouquets take the elegant natural shelf structure of the fungi and elevate it with a light rice flour beer batter to make delightfully crispy dippers for any sauce. Try them with your favorite sesame-tamari dressing or garlicky, lemony fresh herb vinaigrette--or, for the traditionalist, any classic fry sauce would do the...