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Trumpet


Our King Trumpets range in size from bite-size morsels to a full tenderloin and feature a scallop-like texture and mild, poultry-like flavor.  They lend themselves to creative knifing and plate up beautifully.

To accentuate the poultry flavor, consider black pepper and bay leaves, deglaze with white wine then braise until white flesh caramelizes to gold .  The Trumpet is our most popular variety.

Excellent shelf-life

 

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Trumpet


Our King Trumpets range in size from bite-size morsels to a full tenderloin and feature a scallop-like texture and mild, poultry-like flavor.  They lend themselves to creative knifing and plate up beautifully.

To accentuate the poultry flavor, consider black pepper and bay leaves, deglaze with white wine then braise until white flesh caramelizes to gold .  The Trumpet is our most popular variety.

Excellent shelf-life

 

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Lions Mane


Our Lions Mane (aka Pom Pom) mushrooms are sweet, adaptable and great for absorbing sauces.  

Sauteed on medium heat, they caramelize quickly and develop a stronger flavor that stands up well to rich and sweet flavors. Deglazing sauteed lions mane stakes in dashi, soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar is an easy and refined dish.

The most popular preparation is a simple butter sauté with garlic, old bay, parsley and a splash of dry white wine. Think lobster.

Braising these mushrooms in rich broths with plenty of fat softens their texture until they pull apart with ease.

Fair shelf-life

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Lions Mane


Our Lions Mane (aka Pom Pom) mushrooms are sweet, adaptable and great for absorbing sauces.  

Sauteed on medium heat, they caramelize quickly and develop a stronger flavor that stands up well to rich and sweet flavors. Deglazing sauteed lions mane stakes in dashi, soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar is an easy and refined dish.

The most popular preparation is a simple butter sauté with garlic, old bay, parsley and a splash of dry white wine. Think lobster.

Braising these mushrooms in rich broths with plenty of fat softens their texture until they pull apart with ease.

Fair shelf-life

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Chestnut


Our Chestnuts grow in tight clusters of medium-sized mushrooms. They are sweet and mild and have a nice, juicy crunch. To bring out their nuttiness, brown in butter and deglaze with white wine.

We occasionally grow the chestnut mushroom’s gelatinous cousin, Nameko.

Fair shelf-life

Chestnut


Our Chestnuts grow in tight clusters of medium-sized mushrooms. They are sweet and mild and have a nice, juicy crunch. To bring out their nuttiness, brown in butter and deglaze with white wine.

We occasionally grow the chestnut mushroom’s gelatinous cousin, Nameko.

Fair shelf-life

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Black Pearl


Our black pearl oysters grow in clusters of varying sized mushrooms with gray caps and pure white stems. From a culinary perspective, they combine features of king trumpet (king oyster) and tree oysters. When browned, black pearls develop complex umami similar to beech mushrooms (buna-shimeji).

Good shelf-life

Black Pearl


Our black pearl oysters grow in clusters of varying sized mushrooms with gray caps and pure white stems. From a culinary perspective, they combine features of king trumpet (king oyster) and tree oysters. When browned, black pearls develop complex umami similar to beech mushrooms (buna-shimeji).

Good shelf-life

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Pioppino


Our pioppini grow in clusters of small to medium-large mushrooms and have a uniquely complex flavor profile. Nutty for sure. Porky, cheesy also come to mind. There are even hints of favorite wild mushrooms like black trumpet and porcini. Light cooking preserves pioppino’s unique flavors. Browning the mushrooms turns down the complexity but brings out the porky-cheesiness.

Cooked light, the stems have a pleasant snap. Slow-cooked, the stems soften up.  Velvet caps are delicate but withstand a hard stir once they’re cooked through. Deglaze with beer to bring out an elegant, caramel-hued sauce that starts an excellent gravy. White wine and even red wine bring out other flavors, but these mushrooms stand out just fine on their own.

Good shelf-life. 

Pioppino


Our pioppini grow in clusters of small to medium-large mushrooms and have a uniquely complex flavor profile. Nutty for sure. Porky, cheesy also come to mind. There are even hints of favorite wild mushrooms like black trumpet and porcini. Light cooking preserves pioppino’s unique flavors. Browning the mushrooms turns down the complexity but brings out the porky-cheesiness.

Cooked light, the stems have a pleasant snap. Slow-cooked, the stems soften up.  Velvet caps are delicate but withstand a hard stir once they’re cooked through. Deglaze with beer to bring out an elegant, caramel-hued sauce that starts an excellent gravy. White wine and even red wine bring out other flavors, but these mushrooms stand out just fine on their own.

Good shelf-life. 

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Blue Oyster


Our Blue Oysters form meaty clusters that are surprisingly blue. The blue pigment dissipates upon cooking, but the flavor builds as they brown up.

Described by some mushroom lovers as having a pleasant “mustiness” that cuts through a meaty umami, this oyster variety loves simmering with herbs in cream sauces and rich gravies.

For ambitious cooks, clusters of blue oysters can be layered in with fat and herbs and sizzled between two hot cast-iron pans then sliced up like a steak.

Decent Shelf Life.

Blue Oyster


Our Blue Oysters form meaty clusters that are surprisingly blue. The blue pigment dissipates upon cooking, but the flavor builds as they brown up.

Described by some mushroom lovers as having a pleasant “mustiness” that cuts through a meaty umami, this oyster variety loves simmering with herbs in cream sauces and rich gravies.

For ambitious cooks, clusters of blue oysters can be layered in with fat and herbs and sizzled between two hot cast-iron pans then sliced up like a steak.

Decent Shelf Life.

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Shiitake


Our shiitake mushrooms are complex. smoky, and full of umami. Like pioppino, but not quite as sensitive, shiitake cooked lightly retain the complex flavors. Browning brings out the intense savoriness of this mushroom but loses some of the complexity.

A favorite way to prepare shiitake and many other species is to brown one side of the mushrooms, then do a quick stir fry to cook them throughout without overcooking. This way you have the best of both worlds- the unique complexity of the shiitake with the irresistible savoriness.

The texture of shiitake caps is silky. Think oysters. For standard sized shiitake. most cooks will remove stems and use them to make a dashi or stock. We sometimes have “baby shiitakes” available- the babies’ stems are so diminutive that they are quite edible. For this reason baby shiitake offer more bite and shrink less than de-stemmed caps.

Great shelf life.

Shiitake


Our shiitake mushrooms are complex. smoky, and full of umami. Like pioppino, but not quite as sensitive, shiitake cooked lightly retain the complex flavors. Browning brings out the intense savoriness of this mushroom but loses some of the complexity.

A favorite way to prepare shiitake and many other species is to brown one side of the mushrooms, then do a quick stir fry to cook them throughout without overcooking. This way you have the best of both worlds- the unique complexity of the shiitake with the irresistible savoriness.

The texture of shiitake caps is silky. Think oysters. For standard sized shiitake. most cooks will remove stems and use them to make a dashi or stock. We sometimes have “baby shiitakes” available- the babies’ stems are so diminutive that they are quite edible. For this reason baby shiitake offer more bite and shrink less than de-stemmed caps.

Great shelf life.

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Retail


Riverwards Produce (Fishtown) @ 2200 East Norris Street.

Riverwards Produce (Old City) @ 146 Bread St.

Weavers Way Co-Ops (Mt Airy, Chestnut Hill, Ambler)

Weavers Way CSA (Henry Got Crops Farm)

Iovine’s Produce @ Reading Terminal Market

Mariposa Food Coop (West Philly)

Kimberton Whole Foods (Phoenixville, Wyomissing, Collegeville)

Philly Food Works

Urban Roots Farm CSA

Dave’s Backyard Farms (Huntingdon Valley) @ 2587 Huntingdon Pike

FAIRMOUNT FARMERS MARKET (Thursdays throughout the year)

Retail


Riverwards Produce (Fishtown) @ 2200 East Norris Street.

Riverwards Produce (Old City) @ 146 Bread St.

Weavers Way Co-Ops (Mt Airy, Chestnut Hill, Ambler)

Weavers Way CSA (Henry Got Crops Farm)

Iovine’s Produce @ Reading Terminal Market

Mariposa Food Coop (West Philly)

Kimberton Whole Foods (Phoenixville, Wyomissing, Collegeville)

Philly Food Works

Urban Roots Farm CSA

Dave’s Backyard Farms (Huntingdon Valley) @ 2587 Huntingdon Pike

FAIRMOUNT FARMERS MARKET (Thursdays throughout the year)

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RESTAURANTS


20th St. Pizza

Amanita Cafe (Lancaster)

Bloomsday Cafe

Doro Bet

Friday Saturday Sunday

Good Dog

Kalaya

Le Virtu

Monk’s Cafe

Monster Vegan

Nourish Cafe

Pietremala

Urban Farmer Steakhouse

High Street

Trattoria Carina

Martha

Fitz on 4th

Hi-Lo Taco

Kiddo

Vetri

Laurel

RESTAURANTS


20th St. Pizza

Amanita Cafe (Lancaster)

Bloomsday Cafe

Doro Bet

Friday Saturday Sunday

Good Dog

Kalaya

Le Virtu

Monk’s Cafe

Monster Vegan

Nourish Cafe

Pietremala

Urban Farmer Steakhouse

High Street

Trattoria Carina

Martha

Fitz on 4th

Hi-Lo Taco

Kiddo

Vetri

Laurel