Santa Cruz Mushrooms

12/22/2024

Elevate your meals with the delicate flavor and firm texture of Elm Oyster Mushrooms from Santa Cruz Mushrooms! 🍄 With their subtle nutty undertones and ability to soak up your favorite seasonings, these mushrooms are perfect for everything from stir-fries to soups. Plus, they’re packed with antioxidants, protein, and potential health benefits – who knew delicious could also be good for you? 🙌

Try this quick recipe for Garlic & Ginger Sautéed Elm Oyster Mushrooms:

Ingredients:
• 1 lb Elm Oyster Mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
• 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• A pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
• Fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish

Instructions:
1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. Add garlic and ginger, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add the sliced Elm Oyster Mushrooms and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they become golden brown and tender.
4. Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for another 1-2 minutes to combine flavors.
5. Garnish with cilantro or green onions, and serve over rice or as a side dish!

Enjoy the delicate, nutty goodness of Elm Oyster Mushrooms in every bite. 🍴

12/21/2024

Discover the Flavor & Benefits of Blue Oyster Mushrooms 🍄

Blue oyster mushrooms offer a mild, earthy flavor with subtle notes of anise and a hint of seafood. Their richly umami taste and soft, meaty texture make them a versatile addition to a variety of dishes. Whether sautéed, roasted, or used as a vegetarian seafood substitute, they bring a delicate balance of savory and slightly sweet notes to stir-fries, soups, pastas, and more.

Key Flavor Characteristics:
• Mild, earthy with hints of anise and seafood
• Rich umami flavor and meaty texture
• Slightly sweet, savory, and “woodsy”
• Can have a subtle metallic taste when raw

Nutritional & Health Benefits:
• High in protein, fiber, vitamins (B & D), and minerals like iron and potassium
• Rich in antioxidants, supporting reduced inflammation and oxidative stress
• Potential cholesterol-lowering and anti-inflammatory effects
• Supports brain health and immune function
• Low in calories (just 37 per cup!)

Blue oyster mushrooms not only enhance your meals with their unique flavor but also bring a variety of health benefits, making them a nutritious and versatile addition to any diet. Try them in your next dish! 🌱🍽️

12/20/2024

Garlic Butter Shiitake Mushrooms 🍄🧄

This simple, savory recipe highlights the rich, umami-packed flavor of shiitake mushrooms with a buttery garlic sauce!

Ingredients:
• 1 lb fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and sliced
• 2 tbsp butter (or olive oil for a dairy-free version)
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:
1. Heat butter (or olive oil) in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
3. Add shiitake mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are golden and tender.
4. Season with salt, pepper, and fresh thyme, and stir to combine.
5. Drizzle with lemon juice and give a final stir.
6. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve as a side dish, on top of pasta, or over rice.

This dish is perfect as a quick snack or as an addition to any meal, offering a buttery, earthy depth that complements the mushrooms’ natural flavor. Enjoy! 🍽️

12/18/2024

Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for Lion’s Mane Mushroom Stir-Fry that pairs perfectly with the benefits of this superfood!

Lion’s Mane Mushroom Stir-Fry

Ingredients:
• 1 cup Lion’s Mane mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 1/2 cup snap peas or other veggies of choice
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• Optional: sesame seeds, green onions, and chili flakes for garnish

Instructions:
1. Heat the olive oil or butter in a large pan over medium heat.
2. Add the sliced Lion’s Mane mushrooms and sauté until they begin to release moisture and turn golden brown (about 5 minutes).
3. Add the bell pepper, onion, snap peas, and garlic. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil, and ginger. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until everything is well-coated and heated through.
5. Garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and chili flakes, if desired. Serve hot!

Enjoy this brain-boosting, nutrient-packed stir-fry as a side dish or light meal! 🌱🍄

12/08/2024

I made this for dinner - linguine with shrimp and chanterelles. I added a bit of thyme, garlic, butter, parmigiana, and a dash of cream.

11/28/2024

Chef's Mix (Per Pound) Pick Up Only - Weekly Farmbox Subscription with you https://santacruzmushrooms.com/products/fresh-gourmet-mushrooms

Pick yours up every week! ...and remember - nothing says "I love you" like the gift of mushrooms!

11/14/2024

First King Trumpet mushrooms of the season are starting to pin. These should be full grown and ready for market early next week.

























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11/09/2024

Getting set up to do some lab work… good times!

11/07/2024

When the mushroom is ready, it will surface. -Anonymous

It's time to say goodbye (for now) to these tasty mushrooms. We have started our seasonal rotation, and will have some new varieties available soon! Be sure to check back often... I'll keep you in the loop!



















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10/17/2024

We’re stoked to have been mentioned in the Santa Cruz Sentinel. It’s an excellent dish, only available at Shadowbrook!

10/08/2024

LOCAL MUSHROOM PAPPARDELLE @ Shadowbrook for my birthday! My beautiful wife took me out for dinner and I got to try the new dish that features the mushrooms we grow right here in Live Oak. It was absolutely amazing!! I highly recommend!

10/04/2024

Putting together some packages of chefs mix mushrooms for .flats.soquel . Their specials are amazing! You have to check them out.

10/04/2024

Looking forward to this later today!

THINK LOCAL FIRST RADIO - Tomorrow beginning at Noon!

n the first hour, Hosts Tam and Susan O’Connor Fraser feature an interview with Penny Ellis of Open Farm Tours. Tune in to learn more about this unique opportunity for you to connect with how the relationships we develop with our regional food systems can transition agriculture towards a sustainable future. Organically grown food and healthy soil is the foundation of a healthy planet. In the second hour, Tam and Susan continue a focus on food and our Central Coast agriculture as Chris Phillips of joins them in the studio. Learn more about mushrooms—growing them, distributing them, and the challenges involved in both plus the health benefits of this low-calorie source of fiber, protein, and antioxidants.

Don't miss this great hour!

10/01/2024

New research shows mushrooms can help you live longer and healthier. Here’s how to add more into your diet.

09/26/2024

This bag of mushrooms substrate was contaminated, so I set it aside and forgot about it. It looks like the mushrooms have survived!