The Black Trumpet Blog

Let's explore the rising trend of "magic mushroom gummies," including potential health risks and regulatory concerns. Learn about recent issues with mislabeled products, contaminants, and the importance of transparency for safe consumption.

You've had chaga as a tea, but now get ready to indulge in a delicious vegan Double Chocolate Chaga Mushroom Rocky Road Ice Cream by Turnip Vegan. Chaga is a highly esteemed mushroom known for its potential to support overall wellness. Discover the perfect blend of flavor in this treat!

Plant-based meat is not a new idea but what about mycoprotein, that is, protein derived from mushroom mycelium? Let's explore the blossoming world of mushrooms as a meat replacement.

Fruiting block kits provide a convenient way to grow mushrooms at home, requiring minimal preparation and setup. These pre-colonized blocks can be fruited using side- or top-fruiting techniques, depending on the mushroom species. With proper care, they offer multiple harvests, making them ideal for beginners and experienced growers alike!

Explore 5 delicious mushroom appetizer recipes by Spore to Fork including Buffalo King Oyster Mushrooms, Golden Oyster Mushroom “Crab” Dip, Lion's Mane Mushroom Satay, Shiitake Mushroom Skewers, and Mushroom Scarpaccia. Learn how to grow your own mushrooms for these delectable dishes!

Turnip Vegan's mushroom coffee with homemade reishi mushroom powder and plant-based milk is a refreshing, health-boosting, dairy-free beverage. Reishi is known for its immune-boosting and stress-reducing properties. Sweeten with a natural sweetener like maple syrup or agave for added flavor.

Black trumpet mushrooms are gourmet edibles known for their fruity and smoky flavor, often likened to truffles. They grow in hardwood forests and are found in various regions across North America and Europe, often appearing near other edible mushrooms. These mushrooms enhance broths, sauces, and dishes and can be dried for use as a spice, though they cannot currently be cultivated.

Every August, the five-day Telluride Mushroom Festival in Colorado celebrates fungi with scientific talks, guided forays, workshops, cooking demos, and art exhibits, featuring experts and chefs, and highlighting fungi's ecological, culinary, and social significance.

A debate is brewing around medicinal mushroom supplements. Mushroom mycelium and mushroom fruit body extracts are all the rage, but are they equally medicinal?

Learn how to identify, find, grow, and benefit from the medicinal qualities of turkey tail mushrooms. This is a well-known fungus that has been used as a medicine for thousands of years in Asian countries and in indigenous populations.

We've gathered 4 of our favorite vegetarian mushroom recipes that are perfect for summer. Impress your friends and family with the best healthy meat alternative available: homegrown and foraged mushrooms!

Our friend Turnip Vegan shares with us his delicious Mediterranean Pink Oyster Mushroom Fish(Less) Sandwich recipe: a vegan twist on a classic fish sandwich with homegrown pink oyster mushrooms.

Here we dive into our favorite culinary medicinal mushroom: lion's mane! We share tips on how to forage, grow, and cook lion's mane as well as cover some of the fascinating health benefits currently being researched.

Here's a super simple and delicious way to cook your homegrown, foraged, or store bought blue oyster mushrooms to make the most of their flavor and texture. This recipe is sure to change the mind of any mushroom hater!

Learn how to grow and use Reishi mushrooms with our comprehensive guide. Discover the best substrates, temperature, and harvesting tips for Reishi cultivation, as well as the potential medicinal benefits for overall wellness.

Here we discuss a number of simple preservation techniques for keeping mushrooms edible for the long term, covering best practices and simple recipes to enjoy the fruits of your labor for longer while expanding your culinary opportunities throughout the year.

By questioning deep-seated biases and embracing fungi's ecological and medicinal benefits, we can transform our relationship with these complex organisms. Join us in re-evaluating mycophobia and discovering the profound connections between fungi and our environment.

Our friend Turnip Vegan has spent several years trying to perfect vegan BBQ ribs, and here is his best attempt yet. He grew these pink oyster mushrooms in a bucket behind his couch!