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Join us at  Tuscaloosa River Market this Saturday.We will be cooking mushroom tacos for you to try! The market opens at ...
07/19/2024

Join us at Tuscaloosa River Market this Saturday.

We will be cooking mushroom tacos for you to try! The market opens at 7am & free tacos will start at 8:30.

We have over 100 pounds of fresh mushrooms available.

And mushroom kits will be BOGO for the tax-free weekend.

  Henry was the lucky person to locate Tori's hidden mushroom art for the annual 'Game of Shrooms'.Thank you, Tori, for ...
06/08/2024



Henry was the lucky person to locate Tori's hidden mushroom art for the annual 'Game of Shrooms'.
Thank you, Tori, for your wonderful artwork!

Join us this weekend at the Tuscaloosa River Market  We will have our Blue Oyster Grow Kits marked 75% off!! That's only...
03/28/2024

Join us this weekend at the Tuscaloosa River Market

We will have our Blue Oyster Grow Kits marked 75% off!! That's only $10 a kit!!

These make a wonderful gift for anyone.

We will also kickoff our Grow Club this weekend. While at the market, sign up to learn how to grow your own mushrooms! We will offer classes on inoculating Shiitake logs and growing King Strophia (the Garden Giant) in your flower beds.

Supplies will be limited, so get there early. The market starts at 7am. Pre-orders are available via Messenger.

It's time to get out & try something new. Join us at the Tuscaloosa River Market for mushroom tacos! Free samples, while...
03/02/2024

It's time to get out & try something new. Join us at the Tuscaloosa River Market for mushroom tacos! Free samples, while supplies last.

It's raining, it's pouring...The mushrooms were growing!Join us at the Tuscaloosa River Market  this morning.
01/27/2024

It's raining, it's pouring...
The mushrooms were growing!

Join us at the Tuscaloosa River Market this morning.

Vegan Mushroom ChiliYield: 6 quarts- 1 white/yellow onion, peeled and diced- 6 cloves garlic, peeled and minced- 4 tomat...
01/20/2024

Vegan Mushroom Chili
Yield: 6 quarts

- 1 white/yellow onion, peeled and diced
- 6 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 4 tomatoes, diced
- 1 stalk celery, washed and diced
- 2 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (feel free to substitute a hotter pepper – or more!)
- ½ # shiitake mushrooms, de-stemmed and diced
- ½ # lion’s mane mushrooms, pulled in small pieces
- 2 6 oz cans tomato paste
- 1 Tbsp cumin powder
- 3 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
- 3 Bay leaves (fresh or dried)
- 1 Tbsp black pepper, freshly ground
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- ½ cup avocado oil

Directions:
- Heat pot to medium, add oil.
- Sauté shiitake and lion’s mane until light golden brown.
- Add onion and celery and cook until soft.
- Add red pepper, jalapeño, and garlic and continue cooking gently.
- Lastly, add tomatoes and cook until softened. (Reminder: salt lightly as you go to bring out the full flavor of the ingredients!).
- Add spices: cumin, chili powder, paprika, bay leaves, black pepper, and some salt. Stir continuously.
- Gently stir in tomato paste until all vegetables are coated and browned slightly.
- Add shiitake stock, and drained kidney and black beans.
- Simmer for 90 mins (if using soaked beans), 45 mins if using canned (Option: finish in crockpot on medium/high heat).
- Salt to taste (feel free to add any hot sauce to add more heat!).
- Make sure to remove bay leaves before serving.
- For garnish gently mix cilantro and lime into vegan sour cream and salt to taste, dollop on bowls.

Day before:
Soak in water for 24 hours, 2 cups dry kidney beans and 1 cup dry black beans, then strain.
*(May substitute 2 15 oz cans kidney beans, 1 15 oz can black beans for day of; washed and strained)

Shiitake stock:
- ½ # shiitake mushrooms, whole
- 3 quarts cold water
- 1 white/yellow onion, peeled and quartered
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- 2 stalks celery, washed and roughly chopped
- 1 jalapeno, roughly chopped (with seeds)
- 1 Tbsp whole black peppercorns
Simmer on medium/low for about an hour, strain. Save liquid and discard veg.

For garnish:
- ½ lime, juiced
- ¼ cup cilantro, minced
- 1 cup vegan sour cream
- Kosher salt (to taste)

Join us at the  Tuscaloosa River Market for some warm mushroom chili on such a cold day! It features our Lion's Mane & S...
01/20/2024

Join us at the Tuscaloosa River Market for some warm mushroom chili on such a cold day! It features our Lion's Mane & Shiitake mushrooms!

We have plenty of fresh mushrooms, freeze dried mushrooms, grow kits, and mushroom tinctures available. Doors open at 7am and close at noon, we look forward to seeing you at the farmer's market.

As the year comes to a close, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your support. Thank you for choosing our mu...
01/01/2024

As the year comes to a close, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your support. Thank you for choosing our mushrooms to grace your tables. Wishing you a delightful New Year filled with flavor and joy!

Warm regards,

Martin
Underground Forest

Do you have someone that is difficult to find the perfect gift?Tired of struggling with gift ideas?This is a great gift ...
12/22/2023

Do you have someone that is difficult to find the perfect gift?
Tired of struggling with gift ideas?

This is a great gift to yourself or that one person who you struggle to shop!
Truly an unusual gift; one that everyone will talk about for years...

Mushroom Grow Blocks are a gift that the whole family will enjoy.
Watch as beautiful edible mushrooms grow before your eyes!

They are available this Saturday at the Tuscaloosa River Market between 7am - 12pm.
All grow blocks are 50% off, while supplies last. Shipping available.
That's $12 for your choice of Lion's Mane, Blue Oyster, Gold Oyster, or Pink Oyster.

Visit us at the farmer's market and check off that hard to gift person from your list!

The following instructions will help you grow your Underground Forest mushroom block.1. Cut a palm-sized “X” on the wide...
12/22/2023

The following instructions will help you grow your
Underground Forest mushroom block.

1. Cut a palm-sized “X” on the wide side of the block.
2. Soak the “X” face-down in water for 3 hours.
3. Remove from water & place on counter with “X” facing up.

• The grow block should stay in a well-lit room (not in the dark)
• Do not grow in a bedroom. Mushrooms will produce spores.
• Mushrooms form in 1 to 3 weeks and mature quickly.
• Harvest flush of mushrooms by pulling at the base.
• 10 days after harvest, repeat steps 2 & 3.
• Repeat the process 3-5 times, or until mold grows.
• Finally, take the used block out of bag & put in garden beds or on log. Cover with mulch.

Look for us at the market.  We have two new products to share, Turkey Tail tincture & a 5 Blend tincture!
10/21/2023

Look for us at the market. We have two new products to share, Turkey Tail tincture & a 5 Blend tincture!

Vendor list for Saturday, October 21. Remember the 🏈game doesn't start until 2:30 pm. Gameday traffic doesn't usually bother the market at all! So, y’all come show some love to this great group of vendors! Live music 🎼by Jug Johnson 🪕starts at 9:30 am. Should be a great day!

We have been so busy, that we missed our birthday!!To celebrate,  join us Saturday,  October 7th between 7am & noon at t...
10/07/2023

We have been so busy, that we missed our birthday!!
To celebrate, join us Saturday, October 7th between 7am & noon at the Tuscaloosa River Market for great deals.

We will have grow bags ready for you to grow your own 🍄 mushrooms at 25% off!!

In addition, for those who check-in, tag, like and/or share Underground Forest .....
... we will be offering all our fresh mushrooms as Buy One Get One FREE!!!
Yes, BOGO!!! **While supplies last**

09/23/2023

Good morning Tuscaloosa!
Deep fry oyster mushrooms to enjoy with the football game today.
Come a get some Tuscaloosa River Market.
Roll Tide!

Fresh mushrooms are here today Tuscaloosa River Market and Birdsong Farmers Market waiting for you.
09/16/2023

Fresh mushrooms are here today Tuscaloosa River Market and Birdsong Farmers Market waiting for you.

Hey Tuscaloosa,  it's time to wake up and go to the farmer's market!!Game Day tonight! Pick up some fresh gourmet mushro...
09/02/2023

Hey Tuscaloosa, it's time to wake up and go to the farmer's market!!

Game Day tonight! Pick up some fresh gourmet mushrooms to elevate your GameDay meal!

Grow your own mushrooms with our grow blocks. Labor Day special $10 off!

Now we have Freeze Dried Cordyceps available at Tuscaloosa River Market and Birdsong Farmers Market. Come and get your l...
08/26/2023

Now we have Freeze Dried Cordyceps available at Tuscaloosa River Market and Birdsong Farmers Market. Come and get your locally grown mushrooms today!

08/12/2023

It is not too late to come and visit us at Tuscaloosa River Market and Birdsong Farmers Market. We have a great selection of tinctures, freeze dried and fresh mushrooms.

Harvesting fresh Cordyceps.You can get some tomorrow at Tuscaloosa River Market and Birdsong Farmers Market.Come and vis...
08/04/2023

Harvesting fresh Cordyceps.
You can get some tomorrow at Tuscaloosa River Market and Birdsong Farmers Market.
Come and visit us!

Do you know what mushrooms this is? Comment if you know.We are working to have it ready for you.
08/01/2023

Do you know what mushrooms this is?
Comment if you know.
We are working to have it ready for you.

07/15/2023

We were fortunate to be part of this mushroom documentary.

Please share and show some love to Alabama Public Radio, Will Green & the team that made this possible.

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07/08/2023

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The harvest that Underground Forest displays on its stand at the Tuscaloosa River Market is colorful, with soft blues, golden yellows, bright pinks, bony whites, dusky grays, and mottled browns. But food from the urban farm is neither vegetable nor animal. Business partners Martin Blair and Jose Iza...

We had a surprise visitor today at the market and he let us know he loves mushrooms! Which is your favorite?
07/08/2023

We had a surprise visitor today at the market and he let us know he loves mushrooms! Which is your favorite?

Today is a busy day here at Tuscaloosa River Market. We are fully stocked with all your favorite mushrooms and tinctures...
07/08/2023

Today is a busy day here at Tuscaloosa River Market. We are fully stocked with all your favorite mushrooms and tinctures. Visit us today!

Come and check our great selection of mushrooms and mushroom tinctures. There is still time!
07/01/2023

Come and check our great selection of mushrooms and mushroom tinctures. There is still time!

New addition to our mushroom selection. Black Pearl Oyster.
06/15/2023

New addition to our mushroom selection. Black Pearl Oyster.

This is a huge Lion’s Mane! 😮
06/14/2023

This is a huge Lion’s Mane! 😮

Lion’s Mane Tinctures are back! Come and visit us at Tuscaloosa River Market or Birdsong Farmers Market.
06/10/2023

Lion’s Mane Tinctures are back!
Come and visit us at Tuscaloosa River Market or Birdsong Farmers Market.

Look how gorgeous this Enoki mushrooms are looking this morning!  You can get yours at Tuscaloosa River Market and Birds...
06/03/2023

Look how gorgeous this Enoki mushrooms are looking this morning! You can get yours at Tuscaloosa River Market and Birdsong Farmers Market.

Come see us at the Tuscaloosa River Market!
05/20/2023

Come see us at the Tuscaloosa River Market!

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PO Box 20278
Tuscaloosa, AL
35402

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+12056501844

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