For the culinary enthusiast who loves experimenting in the kitchen, mushrooms offer a world of flavor and creativity. From earthy, umami-packed dried wild varieties to easy-to-grow kits and wellness-infused treats, these gifts are perfect for elevating any chef’s repertoire. Whether it’s for a seasoned gourmet or an adventurous home cook, these thoughtful selections are sure to inspire delicious dishes and unforgettable meals!
1. Dried Wild Mushrooms
Featuring rich, umami-packed Porcini, earthy Morels, nutty-sweet Lobster mushrooms, golden Chanterelles with subtle citrus notes, smoky Black Trumpets with a truffle-like finish, and warm, spiced Matsutakes, this wildcrafted assortment of dried culinary mushrooms will elevate any dish. Just soak to rehydrate, and add them to soups, sauces, pastas, and more. Perfect for food lovers, chefs, or anyone looking to make every meal unforgettable this holiday season!
2. Functional Fungi + Chocolate Lovers Gift Set
Everyone loves chocolate! Our mushroom-infused drinking chocolate and Lion's Mane and Functional 5 dark chocolate bars will give your loved one a mushroom wellness boost. Rich organic chocolate combines fair-trade cacao with pure mushroom extracts for a delicious, health-boosting treat. Our handmade 66% dark chocolate bars deliver a blend of Lion's Mane, Chaga, Reishi, Cordyceps, and Turkey Tail extracts, promoting energy, focus, and mood. Vegan, gluten-free, and sustainably crafted in Maine, these indulgent, single-origin cacao creations are perfect for your loved one's wellness routine or recipes!
3. Wild Mushrooms: A Cookbook and Foraging Guide
Discover the magic of cooking foraged finds with Wild Mushrooms: A Cookbook and Foraging Guide! Whether your loved one is new to mushrooms or a seasoned lover, this guide has everything they need to make mushrooms part of their lifestyle—from finding and preserving them to cooking up 115 delicious recipes. With insights from expert foragers across the country, they'll learn the best tips for safely locating, storing, and savoring their finds. With dishes like Smoked Marinated Wild Mushrooms, Maitake Beef Stew, and even Candy Cap and Walnut Scones, each recipe brings the forest’s unique flavors to life. Perfect for mushroom chefs as well as any mushroom lover!
4. Organic Lion's Mane Spray & Grow Kit
Delight your loved ones with our organic Lion's Mane mushroom Spray & Grow Kit—perfect for beginners! In just two weeks, they can grow dense, flavorful clusters of this brain-boosting mushroom. Simply open the box, cut an “X” in the bag, and mist with water daily. Designed for large flushes and multiple harvests, the kit is compact, fridge-storable for six months, and 100% guaranteed for the first flush. Perfect for creating meatless crab cakes or other dishes, it’s a fun and rewarding way to enjoy fresh, home-grown mushrooms! Check out this video to learn more.
5. BlocksBox Mushroom Fruiting Block Subscription
Looking for a gift that keeps giving all year-round? The BlocksBox is a monthly or bi-monthly mushroom kit subscription delivering three 5 lb. ready-to-grow blocks at a 25% discount! Ideal for mushroom enthusiasts, each shipment includes fully colonized blocks tailored for optimal growth. Choose the 'Explorer' Box with beginner-friendly varieties like Lion’s Mane and Oyster, or the 'Discovery' Box with beginner-to-intermediate strains like Chestnut and King Trumpet. BlocksBox promotes sustainable home mushroom growing! Check out this video to learn more.
6. North Spore Gift Card
We know, the gift options are mighty and it's difficult to choose. You can always opt to give the gift of choice this year with a North Spore gift card! A gift card will give your loved one the opportunity to choose which route in the mushroom world they will take, or to which new level of mycology they will ascend.