The Black Trumpet Blog

Join Matt McInnis and Hamilton Morris as they discuss Morris's work in psychedelic research and journalism. This interview covers topics like the challenges of drug research, media portrayals of psychedelics, and the importance of cultivation, while also touching on advancements in mushroom biosynthesis. Watch the full interview to hear Hamilton's candid insights and perspectives.

Obsidian Entertainment’s video game "Avowed" immerses players in a dark mystery involving the eerie "Dreamscourge" fungal plague. To celebrate, we partnered to release a limited-edition mushroom grow kit, bringing the game’s fungal themes to life in the real world!

This Buffalo Mushroom Sliders recipe offers a delicious, vegan twist on classic sliders, using homegrown Snow Oyster mushrooms as the star ingredient. The dish features mushrooms coated in a flavorful buffalo sauce, fried to perfection, and served on plant-based rolls with fresh toppings like pickles, sweet peppers, and cucumbers!

Elevate your holiday season with festive mocktails that are as functional as they are flavorful! Featuring our mushroom tinctures, these recipes blend wellness and indulgence. The Lion’s Mane Citrus Smash brings a zesty burst of focus-enhancing energy, while the Chaga White Russian Mocktail offers creamy immune-boosting comfort.

Crab stuffed mushrooms - but make it vegan! This dish gives you the opportunity to use your homegrown Shiitake and Lion's Mane mushrooms to make a simple but elegant vegan appetizer or side that your friends and family will love.

This Oyster Mushroom Stuffing is a savory, herb-packed dish that’s perfect for holiday tables or any cozy meal. Featuring earthy oyster mushrooms, toasted bread, and fragrant fresh herbs, it’s rich in flavor and completely vegan-friendly. Simple to make and irresistibly delicious, it’s a crowd-pleasing twist on a classic favorite!

Join us and wild foods expert Hank Shaw as we explore the rich, hearty world of mushrooms for holiday cooking. From foraging tips to creative recipes like mushroom stuffing, tarts, and even candy cap desserts, this conversation dives into how mushrooms can elevate your seasonal celebrations.

Here's a mushroom taco recipe with a twist - a vegan taco soup in a sourdough bowl with "meat" made from oyster mushrooms. If you're looking for a great recipe to celebrate the end of summer, look no further.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

Let's dive in to the world of fish and fungi with our friend and wild foods expert Hank Shaw. In this interview, he shares with us some recipes for pairing your foraged mushrooms and wild-caught seafood that are exceptionally proficient and flavorful.

Turnip Vegan grew his own oyster mushrooms at home in buckets to use for this jerk fajita recipe. You can use the bucket method or grow your own mushrooms at home in indoor grow kits or outside on logs or in garden beds!

Elevate your family's pizza night with Spore to Fork's mushroom pizza recipe featuring homegrown oyster mushrooms! This is a simple and delicious way add flavor and nutrients to your family's favorite foods.

Spore to Fork shared with us 5 delicious healthy, low-calorie recipes using homegrown mushrooms including King Trumpet Mushroom Deviled Eggs, Nameko Mushroom Summer Rolls, and more.