WilCot Mushroom Company

08/19/2024

Find our locally grown specialty mushrooms being used at a restaurant near you! The best dishes always use local ingredients 🍄✅️

Check out our website to see the mushrooms we offer and the places that serve them!

👉 www.WilCotMushrooms.com

Interested in a local supply of fresh mushrooms for your business? 🍄👇

👉 Email: [email protected]
👉 Phone:
252-671-6921

Thanks for supporting your local mushroom farm! 😁🙏

08/08/2024

With so many varieties, there is sure to be a mushroom you enjoy! Life's too short not to try new flavors 👉🍄🍄🍄👈

08/01/2024

Do you work at a restaurant, or know someone that does, in the New Bern or surrounding areas???

Well, our small farm is looking for more local Chefs or Restaurant Managers who want to change their menu up to include healthier, local ingredients!

👇
Why source 🍄 from us? 🤔

👉 Our small company specializes in providing a local source of premium, fresh specialty mushrooms to restaurants at a competitive wholesale price. Each order is grown specifically to deliver the freshest mushrooms possible, usually being delivered within 24 hours of harvest. Can the major food distributors say that???

👉 We focus on sustainability, that's why our company uses specially made Food Grade plastic containers that can be re-used 100s of times. Compared to our competition, who delivers their mushroom orders in 1 time use, cardboard containers that need to be recycled after every delivery. This increases the ever growing burden our nation's recycling systems face. Less things needing to be recycled, means less greenhouse gas emissions.

👉 Mushroom farming is our passion! We take pride in every order fulfilled, every pound harvested. You'll see that passion get passed along to your chefs, then from your chef's masterful skills, our mushrooms are turned into works of edible art. Does a job get much more satisfying than that?! 🤩

Contact us today via email or message us on Facebook to see how we can solve your mushroom needs! 🍄❤️🍄

07/25/2024

Boy, what a year it has been for mushrooms! Going into our 3rd year of business in 2024-2025, I'd like to share some info with you about what our company has achieved this past year.

From July 1st, 2023 to July 1st, 2024, our small mushroom farm has grown and sold approximately 1,485 pounds of mushrooms!! Nearly 3/4 of a ton, now that is a whole lotta mushrooms! 🤯

Year-over-year, that is an 85% increase in the amount of mushrooms produced.🍄📈

Shout out to the restaurants, chefs and their customers that help get our mushrooms into the communities. So we can provide healthier, locally sourced food choices, that also adds more variety to your plate! Thank you for supporting your local mushroom farm, we wouldn't be here without it. 🫶🙏

Find the restaurants we supply listed on our website:
www.WilCotMushrooms.com

We aren't finished there either! Our company is working tirelessly on offering a variety of innovative products in the coming future. Ranging from mushroom based snacks to supplements for your everyday health. So stay tuned, cause the future is full of Fungi 🍄🍄🍄

07/16/2024

Harvest day is our favorite day 🍄🤗

Find our locally grown, fresh mushrooms being used at a restaurant near you! Check out our website to find out exactly where 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

➡️ www.WilCotMushrooms.com ⬅️

Our fresh Oyster and Lions Mane mushrooms will have you coming back for 2nds! They offer a whole different culinary experience, compared to the common Button or Portobello mushrooms everyone else uses.

Interested in a regular supply of local specialty mushrooms? Contact us today! ✅️🍄

07/09/2024

We hope everyone had a fantastic 4th of July! 🇺🇸🍄

If you get your hands on some oyster mushrooms, here's a mouth-watering recipe to try out! Perfect as a side dish or mixed into with other things like a homemade pasta sauce! Click the link below for the recipe 👇

https://familystylefood.com/sauteed-oyster-mushrooms/

Thanks for supporting your local mushroom farm!

06/25/2024

It's gonna be a hot weekend! Be sure you're staying hydrated if you decide to venture into the oven... I mean great outdoors! 😅🫡🍄

If you're trekking around downtown New Bern, swing into one the restaurants serving up our fresh local specialty mushrooms. Click the link below to find out which restaurants⬇️

https://wilcotmushrooms.com/pages/wheres-the-mushrooms

Their chefs turn our mushrooms into a variety of masterful dishes! You'll be shocked at the variety of flavors and textures different mushrooms can provide. By supporting them you support your local mushrooms farm! 🚜🍄

You may not know, but part of our mission is to spread fungi awareness. Including the amazing health benefits mushrooms have for our bodies! They truly are a super food. Follow the link below to find out what makes them so healthy and unique! 🦸‍♂️🍄

https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/7-health-benefits-of-mushrooms

06/19/2024

We want to wish everyone a fun-filled, safe Juneteenth Freedom Day! Let us all spread love on this day of remembering 🫶

Read more about Juneteenth here ⤵️
https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/what-juneteenth

Thanks for supporting your local mushroom farm, we couldn't do what we do without it!🍄

06/13/2024

The weekend is getting closer!! 🙌🥂🥳

Did you know mushroom farming is one the most sustainable agricultural practices in the United States??? That's right! For example, our farm is on track to produce 65 lb. of fresh mushrooms per year, per square foot. That's a whole lot of mushrooms in a small space! One of the many ecological benefits of mushroom farming. Find out more about how mushroom farming is sustainable by clicking the link below ⤵️

https://www.americanmushroom.org/press-room/more-about-mushroom-sustainability/

You can check out our website to find where our locally grown, fresh mushrooms are being cooked up near you! Stop by one the restaurants we supply to discover a whole new world of flavors ⤵️

🍄 www.WilCotMushrooms.com

Nothing is more fresh than local
ingredients ✅️🚜

06/07/2024

Happy Pride Month to our LGBT+ Fungi fam! 🤗🏳️‍🌈

"...hate cannot defeat hate, for only love can do that."
- MLK Jr.

We wish everyone a love filled month, thanks so much for supporting your local mushroom farm ❤️

Visit our website below to learn more about our small company & to find out where our locally grown mushrooms are being cooked up!

www.WilCotMushrooms.com

05/30/2024

🌟🍄 Fungi Fact 🍄🌟

Did you know... the bread you eat and the beer, or wine, you drink are both made using a type of Fungus?! That's right! Specifically a type of yeast! The yeast is what produces the alcohol during fermentation and also gives bread a fluffy texture during the baking process. 🥂🍻🥖🍞

The more you know! 🤓✌️🍄

Use our website to find out where our locally grown mushrooms are being cooked up near you: www.WilCotMushrooms.com

Pictured below is what yeast cells look like under a microscope! 🔬

05/24/2024

It's Friday, Fungi fans! 🥳

Did you know our company doesn't use cardboard to deliver our fresh mushrooms to our customers?

That's right! While a lot of our competition use cardboard delivery boxes, our company uses custom built plastic containers that are reusable. These containers can be used 100s or 1,000s of times before needing to be recycled! This saves 1,000s of cardboard boxes from needing to be recycled each year. ♻️

We pride ourselves in taking every step possible to reduce our carbon footprint. Furthering the fact that mushroom farming is one of the most sustainable agricultural practices out there!

Check out our website to find out more about our small company & find some fresh specialty mushrooms being cooked up near you. By supporting their restaurant, you support your local mushroom farm! ❤️🍄

www.WilCotMushrooms.com

05/15/2024

It's hump day! Halfway thru the week folks 🐫🥳

If you happen to be in downtown New Bern, swing by one of the restaurants turning our local & sustainably grown mushrooms into edible works of art! Our mushrooms are grown with passion year-round in New Bern, with a focus on sustainability & quality. Nothing beats the freshness & quality of local produce! 🍄

Check out our website for locations we supply & more info about our company! ⤵️

www.WilCotMushrooms.com

05/08/2024

We hope everyone is having a great week!

If you get your hands on some beautiful Lions Mane mushrooms, here's a great recipe to try out!

Creamy Lions Mane Mushroom Pasta:
https://www.tablefortwoblog.com/creamy-lions-mane-mushroom-pasta/

If you rather skip the cooking, swing by one of the near by restaurants serving up our fresh, locally grown Oyster and Lions Mane mushrooms. Cooked into a variety of masterful dishes that'll have you coming back for more! 🦪🦁🍄

Find out more on our website ⤵️
www.Wilcotmushrooms.com

05/02/2024

Fresh, delicious mushrooms on their way to a restaurant near you! 🦪🦁🍄🤤

Pictured below is the 2 varieties we currently offer, Italian Oyster & Lions Mane. Both packed full of essential vitamins & minerals, plus antioxidants to fight inflammation!

Find out where our locally grown mushrooms are being cooked up by visiting our website ⤵️

https://wilcotmushrooms.com/pages/wheres-the-mushrooms

Thanks for supporting your local mushroom company! 🍄❤️

04/22/2024

Happy Earth Day 2024 🌎✌️

Celebrate by learning how you can keep, our shared home, the Earth, clean and healthy!

https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-tips/

(Photo by James Wheeler)

04/18/2024

Hope everyone is having a great week! Fresh, delicious, local Lions Mane & Oyster mushrooms on their way to a restaurant near you!

Explore a whole new world of flavor and nutrition by trying different species of mushrooms! You may not like them all, but there is sure to be some you will love. Not only are mushrooms delicious, but offer a wide range of antioxidants and essential nutrients our bodies need daily.

Check out our website for more info about our company & where to find our locally grown fresh mushrooms being cooked up!

www.WilCotMushrooms.com

Thanks for supporting your local mushroom farm! 🍄

04/10/2024

Oyster mushrooms anyone?! 🦪🍄

Find our fresh, local specialty mushrooms being used at several restaurants listed on our website.

https://wilcotmushrooms.com/pages/wheres-the-mushrooms

They don't taste like oysters, in case you're wondering! The name is based off their oyster-like appearance when looked at from above. These guys make a great alternative to your common button or portobello mushrooms in a variety of dishes.

04/02/2024

🍄🙌 Fun-gi Fact 🙌🍄

You wouldn't think electricity and mushrooms would go hand in hand, but research has found that to not be true! One study used mushrooms to create what is called a "supercapacitor", basically a battery that can charge and discharge almost instantly but acts much like a standard rechargeable battery does! A groundbreaking technology that can be made from simple or complex materials. Depending on their desired use.

The linked video shows a mushroom being turned into a carbon source for a supercapacitor. Which he then uses to power a small electric motor! Mind blowing stuff 🤯

Watch the short video here:
https://youtu.be/yEJlqNpa1UY

Read more about what a supercapacitor is:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supercapacitor

03/29/2024

Happy Friday, fresh mushrooms out for delivery today! 🍻🎊🍄

If you find yourself strolling around enjoying this sunny weekend ahead, be sure to check out one of the restaurants serving up our fresh local mushrooms.

The best meals are always made using the freshest ingredients possible! So stop by their fine establishment and check out what their masterful chefs are up to. 👨‍🍳🍄

Find a restaurant near you serving up our locally grown mushrooms 🤤⤵️
https://wilcotmushrooms.com/pages/wheres-the-mushrooms

03/27/2024

If you happen to get your hands on some tasty oyster mushrooms, here's a great vegetarian recipe to try out! Oyster mushrooms tend to be more meaty and make a great meat substitute.

https://thefoodietakesflight.com/miso-garlic-king-oyster-mushrooms/

03/22/2024

Happy Friday! 🙌🍻

Don't forget to check out our new web page, filled with info about our company. You can see what mushrooms we offer & where to find them being cooked up. Our fresh, local mushrooms are being used in a variety of specially crafted dishes at a restaurant near you! Your plate adventure awaits 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🍄

More 🍄 = healthier body & mind 🧘‍♂️💪

www.WilCotMushrooms.com

03/19/2024

Did you know Lions Mane mushrooms are not only nutritional, but also medicinal?! 🤔🍄

That's right, several studies found a few active indigenous compounds in the Lions Mane mushrooms which have been shown to help the nervous system in various ways. Although, more research is needed, it goes to show nature has plenty of gifts to give us if we can discover them! 🌎🍄

Read more here:
https://www.news-medical.net/news/20230213/Active-compound-in-Lione28099s-Mane-mushroom-improves-nerve-growth-and-memory.aspx

www.WilCotMushrooms.com

03/14/2024

Hey Fungi folks, we just updated our website! 😃

Give it a check, we included more info on our company and the products we offer. As well as, where you can find our delicious mushrooms being used or sold!

https://wilcotmushrooms.com/

Eventually we will be adding other mushroom-based products to the website as we release them! Plus other cool mushroom related knick knacks and gifts for any occasion. Which will be available for online ordering.

Please share & invite your friends to follow our page, we wouldn't be here without your kind support ❤️🍄

03/12/2024

🌟🍄 Fungi 🍄🌟
of the
Month

It seems fitting to make the Fungi of the month something green in honor of St. Patrick's Day. Pictured below is a genus of Fungi called "Trichoderma". This genus of species can be found in practically all soil across the globe, it is the most prevalent culturable Fungi. They start out white, just like mushroom mycelium, but turn green once they begin to produce spores. These guys can grow up to 2 cm per day!

The species in this genus are also quite a pest to mushroom farmers and is a common contamination that can ruin a harvest before it starts. This is the reason why most of the processes of farming mushrooms involves using a clean, lab-like environment. In fact, we use a lot of the same equipment and procedures any medical laboratory might use!

03/07/2024

Eat more mushrooms, your body will thank you!

Grown with passion at your local mushroom farm, delivered to restaurants near you at peak freshness 🚜🍄

Find our mushrooms here ⤵️
🍄 Cypress Hall Kitchen + Bar
🍄 Persimmons Restaurant

03/05/2024

With St. Patrick's Day right around the corner, here's a tasty potato packed recipe surely to impress even the pickiest of eaters! I delicious and healthy spin on a classic dish: mushroom potato soup 🥔🍄

Just add your choice of chopped mushrooms!

https://www.wholefoodbellies.com/creamy-irish-mushroom-and-potato-soup/

02/29/2024

It's almost Friday folks! 🥳

If you are looking for a healthy, yet delicious, bite to eat swing by one of the restaurants below! They serve up our fresh, locally and sustainably grown specialty mushrooms in a variety of masterful dishes. We grow our mushrooms with passion to deliver the highest quality and tastiest mushrooms possible.

On a side note, we got great news! If you're in Emerald Isle you can soon get a plate of our local, high quality specialty mushrooms. Part of our mission to bring you more mushroom options, one kitchen at a time!

Try our mushrooms and support local business by dining here ⤵️
🍄 Cypress Hall Kitchen + Bar
🍄 Persimmons Restaurant

Coming soon!!
🍄 Caribsea Restaurant (Emerald Isle, NC)

Thanks to everyone for supporting your local mushroom farm! We wouldn't be here without it 🍄❤️🍄

02/27/2024

While slime mold isn't edible, it sure is pretty cool! These guys have evolved to be extremely mobile, growing in the search for food. All while building networks between the food sources it finds in the most efficient possible ways. 🤯

Watch the attached short video to see what I mean! It almost resembles intelligence in the way it searches for and finds food.

Genius Slime mold solves a maze