From Spore To More

08/17/2024

We are stocked up! Stop in and say hi!

08/07/2024

Our new friend the Porcelain mushroom. This one took us a full year to figure out. It's not the hardest mushroom to grow, but getting it to the appropriate saturation level was a nightmare. The mushroom would fruit beautifully and taste great. Then when stored it would become soft and start to melt over night. We are now on day five in the refrigerator and it's looking great. Come try this new bad boy for yourself!

08/03/2024

Check out this Mushroom Flatbread over at The 100 Lounge , right here in Fox River Grove down the street from our store! We love supporting local business!

07/25/2024

Here's a simple way to cook Lions Mane--->

https://www.runningtothekitchen.com/how-to-cook-lions-mane-mushrooms/

What's your favorite way to eat Lions Mane?

07/13/2024

Check out weekend special by Chef Mike:
Pork chop with apricot demi and pink oysters over the top

07/12/2024

Pink Oyster Pizza!

Mozzarella & chèvre. Homegrown cherry tomatoes, oregano, thyme, and dinosaur basil. Finished with Greek olive oil.

07/11/2024

Lions Mane on its way to for their "New Porker" sandwich. Chef Jon cooks the Lions Mane to imitate pulled pork so well that some people can't even tell the difference!

07/10/2024

Here's a simple breakfast burrito with oyster mushrooms.

First I cooked Elm Z Oysters in butter with onions, garlic, salt and pepper until they were a little charred and the onions were soft. Then I scrambled some eggs and rolled it all in a tortilla with avocado. You can add some cheese, sauce or hashbrowns if you've got the time. Simple, tasty and nutritious.

07/09/2024

Elm Z Oyster

With a mild earthy flavor, they are a versatile addition to any recipe. We love to add them to sauces, gravy and stir-fry. What is your favorite dish to cook with these 🍄?

07/08/2024

Here's what we have available this week:

🍄Lions Mane
🍄Piopinno
🍄King Blue Oyster
🍄Pink Oyster
🍄Elm Z Oyster

Stop by between 11am-5pm or if those times don't work for you, give us a call or text and we'll accommodate your schedule

07/05/2024

After hearing many requests for it, we've decided to open our store on Sundays from 11am-4pm! Stop by to see our selection!

07/02/2024

We restocked our Lions Mane! Come check out our most popular product!

06/28/2024

🍄SALE🍄

6/28-6/29
Buy One Get One:
🍄Lions Mane
🍄King Blue Oyster
🍄Elm Z Oyster

06/07/2024

Chestnuts (Pholiota adiposa) have a mild nutty and sweet flavor with a dense texture resembling asparagus.

Here's a simple recipe to try them out:

https://foragerchef.com/chestnut-mushroom/

06/06/2024

Combs Tooth also known as Hericium Coralloides is a member of the Hericium family, similar to Lions Mane. They have a similar appearance and taste with a slightly different texture. Medicinal benefits include antioxidant, antiviral and cognitive and neurological benefits. Combs Tooth tends to be easier to cook, with shorter cook times.

05/30/2024

Our products this week:

05/29/2024

Local business supporting local business!

We had a GREAT Time yesterday! So, We decided to do it AGAIN TODAY!
ALL DAY Food Specials & Drink Specials!
Stop In, Check out the New Place in Town

05/11/2024

Thanks Chef Mike and for supporting local farms with these dishes over at ! Check out the Grilled Adobo Mushroom Sandwhich and the Miso Butter Gnocchi!

05/03/2024

🌿Mushroom Compost Available🌿

Our Spent Mushroom Substrate/Compost consists of hard wood pellets and soybean hulls that have been broken down by mycelium.

Can Be Used For:
🌿 Adding nutrients to the soil
🌿 Increasing water holding capacity of soil
🌿 Mulch
🌿 Adding to a compost bin/pile
🌿 Insect Farming

Note: Spent Mushroom Substrate is alkaline and can harm some germinating seeds that prefer acidic soil. It's best to mix well into soil before sowing seeds and be aware what ph each plant prefers.

04/23/2024

Check out this delicious mushroom "crab" cakes over at

04/12/2024

Piopinno aka Black Poplar

With a mild a mild, nutty flavor and thick meaty stems, they are a great addition to pastas and risotto

Stop by this weekend to try them out!

04/03/2024

🍄THIS WEEK🍄

Chestnuts are back!
And introducing: Piopinno aka Black Poplar

Hurry in while supplies last!

03/29/2024

🍄SALE🍄

This weekend- when you buy one pound of Lions Mane, you get a half pound FREE!

We'll be open until 7pm tonight so stop by on your way home for a creative addition to your holiday meal

03/26/2024

Excited to be partnering with Consume in Lake Zurich!

🍄 Supporting local, small businesses is our jam! Excited to get our hands on these fantastic mushrooms from From Spore To More . Not only are they fresh and delicious, but we love knowing we're helping our community thrive. 🌿💕

03/25/2024

If you haven't tried Cafe Olympic's "fried chicky mushroom" sandwich, now's the time!

Happy Monday everyone! And happy spring break for those it applies to! Come hang out with our team and get some of these fantastic specials before they go bye bye tomorrow. Open til 3pm

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Soup:
Minestrone
Southwest Vegan Chili

Drive-thru Breakfast
Two breakfast burritos packed with scrambled eggs, green peppers, onions, breakfast sausage, american cheese, and fire roasted salsa. Comes with choice of hashbrowns or breakfast potatoes.

Familiar Tune
House tuna salad served on a grilled torpedo roll with tomatoes, melty cheddar and american cheese, and topped with pickled red onions. Comes with choice of soup, salad, or side.

Fried Chicky Mushrooms
(vegan on request)
Battered and fried oyster mushrooms from our dear friends at “From Spore to More” with shredduce, red onions, pickles, and a swipe of mayo on a brioche bun. Comes soup, salad, or choice of side.

The New Porker (Vegan upon request)
Local lion’s mane and oyster mushrooms from our dear friends at “From Spore to More” roasted and tossed with a traditional BBQ sauce, and house pickles all served on a brioche bun with a swipe of vegan mayo. Comes with choice of soup, salad, or side

Vegan Philly Tease Steak
Housemade seitan topped with green peppers, onions, mushrooms, melted daiya mozzarella, and creamy house vegan steak sauce. Comes with choice of soup, salad, or side.
Homemade Baked Goods:
Cinnamon Rolls
Mini Cinni 4-packs
Fruity Pebbles Chz Cakes
Key Lime Pie
Lemon Blueberry Pie
Mini Lemon Cream Pie
Blueberry Lemon Pecan Cakes
Chunky Monkey Muffins
Chocolate Crack Bites
Chocolate Peanutbutter Oat Bars
Vegan Banana Bread
Vegan Pecan Bars

03/23/2024

Some words from a customer:

"Hi. So, I’m new to cooking with wild mushrooms, and wanted to try 2 dishes: plant-based crab cakes, and also mushroom medley loaf. Stopped in last week at From Spore to More and Eric set me up. Lion’s Mane for the crabcakes and a variety for the loaf. They turned out yummy. Even had the leftover loaf for breakfast with eggs on top. So good!"

03/21/2024

Stop by Chicago Culinary Kitchen tomorrow to try Chef Greg's oyster mushroom "steak" sandwich

Ok, now that all that Corned Beef & Cabbage madness is over, it's time to get back to what we do on the regular: wow you with flavor. This week we're reaching deep into our bag of tricks and pulling out some classics as well as some newcomers including our FIRST major vegetarian special. Keep reading:

Wednesday: Beef on Weck is a Buffalo, NY classic sandwich similar to our famous Pit Beef but in this case it'll be sandwiched between a Salted Carraway Bun that really sets the whole thing off!

Thursday: Blue Oyster Cult is really going to rock you! We're going MEATLESS with some locally sourced Blue Oyster Mushrooms by "From Spore to More" in Fox River Grove. These "meaty" Mushrooms will be served on Ciabatta with Arugula, Pickled Onion, Onion Straws, & Truffle Mayo. For those of you scratching your heads in disbelief, don't worry: Trust in Greg.

Friday: The Walleye Fry is BACK! and will be a giant Tempura-battered Walleye fillet served with our pillowy & savory homemade Hush Puppies. But If you're not into that, we'll have plenty of Pastrami, Turkey, Super Katz's, Tamales, & more throughout the weekend!!!

Saturday: Meatballs Divorciados may sound complicated but couldn't be simpler! Giant Smoked Meatballs served with homemade Red & Green Salsas, topped with Parmesan & Giardiniera on a Toasted Roll. They're better together than they are apart!

Sunday: Pastrami Beef Ribs are back! These bad-to-the-bone Beef Ribs paired with our signature Mustard Q are a great way to end the week!

The 2024 Daily Herald Readers' Choice Nominations are now open! Voting ends March 31st! Vote today @ chicagoculinarykitchen.com/events

Easter Catering Orders are due Friday, March 22nd! Submit your orders @ chicagoculinarykitchen.com/easter

Check out our upcoming event line-up & score tickets at chicagoculinarykitchen.com/events

Until next time, keep calm & rock on 🤘😎

03/13/2024

Check out this mushroom paella made by ! It's as delicious as it is beautiful!

03/11/2024

Black Pearl King Oyster 🍄
Now available!

03/10/2024

Really happy with these new shelves we've invested in. They allow us to really maximize the space in our grow room. Just look at all these oysters! Stop by this week to grab a pound!