Mushroom Journal

A place for our farm notes, ongoing research, cooking tips and more.

How To Cook: Oyster Mushrooms

How To Cook: Oyster Mushrooms

Cooking Oyster Mushrooms: Simple Tips, Better Texture, Bigger Flavor Oyster mushrooms are one of the most rewarding mushrooms to cook at home. They are tender, quick-cooking, and mild enough to fit...

Grow Your Own Mushrooms at Home: Common Grow Kit Problems and Fixes

Grow Your Own Mushrooms at Home: Common Grow Kit Problems and Fixes

Learn how to fix the most common mushroom grow kit problems including dryness, airflow, humidity, and stalled growth. A practical guide to getting better harvests from oyster, lion’s mane, and shii...

A Simple Guide to Mushroom Tinctures: How to Start with Functional Mushrooms

A Simple Guide to Mushroom Tinctures: How to Start with Functional Mushrooms

A beginner-friendly guide to mushroom tinctures, including what dual extraction means, how to choose a high-quality medicinal mushroom tincture, and how to start with Turkey Tail, Lion’s Mane, Reis...

All About Reishi Mushroom Tincture

All About Reishi Mushroom Tincture

Reishi mushroom tincture is one of the most popular ways to take reishi as a daily medicinal mushroom extract. Reishi has been used for centuries in East Asian herbal traditions and is of...

Cooking with Oyster Mushrooms
cooking with shiitake