Local Shroomery of Des Moines

05/25/2022

Lion's mane is here!!!!!!!!

My first batch of lion's mane is better than expected - so white, so gentle, so beautiful. 😍

We are open for summer deliveries - current available shrooms are lion's mane, Italian, grey, and PINK!

02/22/2022

My lunch for the past week and not sorry about it - noodle bowls with pork and grey dove oysters 😋
We've been busy providing mushrooms to the community via a local CSA (community supported agriculture)! Though we miss talking with customers in person at markets, it feels SO GOOD to know even in these snowy tundra months people can still enjoy freshly grown mushrooms ❤️
Mush love! 🍄❤️

10/19/2021

Happy Fall! 🍁🍂 It's the perfect time for mushroom growing and these beauts show it 😍 Several pounds of white pearl oysters harvested this week! Message for a porch pick-up or delivery in Des Moines or Ankeny.
For the fall and winter seasons, Local Shroomery is transitioning to provide our mushrooms to a local CSA, so individual sales will not be as available throughout the week starting in November. But we've got plenty for sale right now! ☺️
Mush love! ❤️🍄

09/16/2021

I can't believe summer is coming to an end. Only a couple more weeks of Valley Junction Farmer's Market! If you haven't made a trip over yet, be sure to do so this Thursday or the next two! Last day of farmer's market is September 30th!

Lots of changes happening in my own life, and lots of exciting things coming up in the next year for Local Shroomery! More to come on that! After market season, for now, we will continue to provide mushroom porch pick-up or deliver - message for details!
Mush love 🍄❤️

09/03/2021

Okay, I officially have a new favorite mushroom recipe - air fried mushroom chips 😳😋 I continue to be amazed by the magic of the air fryer. Just shred the shrooms, toss in oil, salt and pepper, and set to about 390 F until golden and crispy! The crunch on these is incredible, seriously just like chips!
Local Shroomery will NOT be at market this Thursday or next, but we'll be back in full force on the 16th for the rest of September! Feel free to message for pick-up or delivery, we'll still have some harvests during the week!
Mush love 🍄😘

08/21/2021

Happy Weekend! Nice to see everyone at market yesterday and soak up some sun!
Will be harvesting lots of pink oysters this weekend - how 'bout some shrooms for Saturday brunch? Message for pick-up or delivery!
Mush love 🍄❤️

08/17/2021

08/17/2021

"Beautiful things don't ask for attention." ~ James Thurber
One of the forest's most humble, delicate and quite creations. It erupts for a few days out of nothing, and soon decays back into dirt. Yet for those who can catch it (or grow it 😉) in its freshest state, it is such a beautiful sight to behold.
Several pounds of pinks, golden and Italians freshly harvested! Message for a delivery or pick-up! Will also be at Valley Junction this Thursday!
Mush love 🥰🍄

08/10/2021

My first time being the featured vendor of the week! ❤️ Thanks to Valley Junction Market managers for all you do for your vendors! It's been a great first summer here.

My pink and golden oysters have been blooming all over this week, I have a few fresh quarts remaining that need to be gone before Thursday! Message if you're hungry and feeling like a delivery! 😋🍄

08/05/2021

Really living for this curly cap right now ❤️🍄 Sometimes I think Italians are too boring, but every once in awhile I get a real beauty like this and take it back.
We've got several varieties harvesting this week! Italians, pinks, golden, and pearl! We'll be at Valley Junction Market tomorrow (not in the normal spot though!) or message for a pick up or delivery!
Mush love 🍄❤️

07/28/2021

Oyster mushrooms 2 ways in 1 breakfast 🍳
Always adds some flair and texture to toss a few mushies into the skillet with my scrambled eggs! Then I've got some of my fave tofu-mushroom 'taco meat'' to go with it. You could make some fine breakfast tacos with this combo! 🌮😋
We'll see you at Valley Junction Farmer's Market Thursday 4-8pm! Lots of Italians this week and some pinks may be available if they can grow up enough today!

07/23/2021

I'm feeling like pink mushroom tacos today! Harvesting pink oysters this weekend that will need to be cooked up by Wednesday! Message if you'd like a delivery this weekend. 🍄❤️

07/22/2021

Farmers market people are the nicest people! 🥺🌼 Less than a month of farmer's markets and already the sweet vendors of Valley Junction have graced me with so many amazing treats! Local Shroomery will not be at market this Thursday but will be back soon with a new surprise!
In the meantime if you're at Valley Junction this Thursday, check out some of these amazing vendors and their products:
🥐 Savor the Rise s'mores croissant and asparagus roll croissant
🧋 Bubble tea from Pat (I can't recall the booth at the moment but they've got the big BUBBLE TEA sign)
🌻 Sunflowers and green beans from a kind and generous farmer named Gabriel!
🥟 Miss Egg Roll's tasty fried egg rolls and crab rangoons
And many more!
Mush love 🍄❤️

07/15/2021

Mesmerizing 🤩 I spend half my time these days admiring these beauts.
Got a lovely fresh batch of Italian oysters this week! They'll be at Historic Valley Junction tomorrow night! Come out for a good time.

07/08/2021

It's that time of the week! Local Shroomery will be at Valley Junction again for this Thursday's Farmer's Market 4-8pm. Lots of lovely pinks abounding! 🌸 Come by, say hi and grab a recipe for making oyster mushrooms at home!
Mush love 🍄❤️

06/26/2021

Mushroom cultivation is amazing!

06/17/2021

A little peek at our banner that just arrived!!!! 😍 did an incredible job, it got to me way quicker than expected! Now I have plenty of time to gawk before we put it up at our first market of the season 🍄🍄
Catch Local Shroomery on Thursdays starting on June 24 at the Historic Valley Junction Farmer's Market, 4-8pm! 🌻

06/12/2021

One of the best ways to use mushrooms are as a meat substitute! Say hello to my meatless chorizo tacos 🌮 Half tofu, half oyster mushroom - next time I'll experiment with fully oysters, or half meat half oysters. Better than actual chorizo if I do say so myself! It's all in the spices friends!
Mush love! 🍄💛

06/08/2021

We have officially started off the summer with our first mushroom harvest of the season! Picked fresh from an urban farm right in Des Moines! Currently we have Italian and pink oysters ready for porch pick-up or delivery. Will do free delivery in Des Moines area for June and July! 🍄
For more info message me! Mush love! 🥰

06/07/2021