Little Village Mushrooms

07/22/2024

Hi everyone! I meant to post an announcement a week or so ago, but the days got away from me… Little Village Mushrooms will be on summer vacation and the farm will be closed until the beginning of September. I hate to be closed for so long, but my husband is active duty military and currently working in Egypt for another year, so it seemed important to log in some quality family time-especially for my 6 year old. We will be back in full force at the end of the summer supplying Nolt’s and the Depot Market with our hyper- local mushrooms, rocking a booth at this year’s Cream Cheese Festival, and opening a mycology research& education nook/ creative co-working gallery on State Street in Lowville (hopefully by October!). There are even some mushroom-centric cooking classes in the works! So much excitement lies ahead of us… we couldn’t have come this far without the amazing support and encouragement from our community this past year. Thank you! I can’t wait to get back to growing delicious mushrooms for everyone…. 🍄❤️

07/09/2024

Just got back from restocking mushrooms at Noltz in Lowville! Last week they sold out in 2 days so make sure to snag yours before they are gone. And if you are looking for some recipe inspiration head on over to my website! I will be working on adding a handful of new recipes this week that have passed the Little Village taste test…Like this super simple summery side dish that I’m pretty sure needs to be at your next BBQ. Sweet corn, sugar snap peas, basil, and Shiitake mushrooms. Pretty much a Lewis County summer on a plate!

07/03/2024

Up your iced tea game this summer!

07/02/2024

Little Village Mushrooms are available at Nolt’s this week!

06/28/2024

Make your weekend fungi-tastic! Lion’s mane and oyster mushrooms are all stocked up in our online store… www.littlevillagemushrooms.com

06/26/2024

Exciting news! Little Village Mushrooms are now available at the beautiful The Depot Market!!
If you haven’t had the opportunity to check out this new shop in Lyons Falls, now is the time. So many great products to try… From stunning loaves of Maple Wood Baking sourdough to Hudson Valley Marshmallow Company’s salted caramel marshmallows and everything in between!
Don’t forget to grab your mushies while you are there!

06/16/2024

So excited to be part of this beautiful event on July 7th! Check out Kelpytown Kove website for more information and to snag a ticket!

2024 Illumination Yoga Festival Artisan Spotlight!
Yet another super exciting announcement! Lara Meda, owner of Little Village Mushrooms will be selling her organically grown gourmet mushrooms at the Illumination Festival.

Event tickets & additional information:
https://www.kelpytownkove.com/bookings/p/illuminationfestival-2mslp

More about Lara & Little Village Mushrooms:

After being deeply inspired by the Fantasic Fungi documentary, Lara signed up for her first mycology class as a Mother’s Day gift to herself. Delving into the expansive and diverse world of mushrooms further fueled her belief that the ‘future is fungal’ and that she had to be involved in some way. Not long after, with the support of her family, Little Village Mushrooms came into being. Lara imagined an urban farm that served as a gathering spot where people could come together to learn and be inspired by fungi, food, art, and community.

Little Village Mushrooms is a controlled environment farm which means it can provide organically grown, hyper-local gourmet mushrooms to our community all year round. The mission is to go beyond the historical concept of a farm, by bringing people together to celebrate and learn about the exciting world of fungi through workshops, collaborations, creative gatherings, and farm to table events. Lara looks forward to growing this vision within the community, and much like mycelium, making deep connections along the way. Mush-love!

05/28/2024

Chestnut mushrooms are here! We will have a limited quantity of these beauties until around mid-June when they will become part of our regular store stock. Chestnuts have an edible stem and a nutty, slightly sweet flavor with a pleasing chewy texture that remains even after cooking. Delicious roasted, in soups, or pickled. Popular in Japanese cooking you can also try substituting Chestnuts in Japanese recipes that call for hen of the woods. Available now in our online store while supplies last!

05/21/2024

Friends with benefits…
Laetiporus sulphureus - Chicken of the woods - Choice edible! Good source of fiber, potassium, and vitamin c.
Fomes fomentarius - tinder fungus/ hoof fungus- can be made into Amadou which can be used as a fire starter as well as in the creation of a type of material that can be made into hats, bags and wallets. Can also be used make antimicrobial teas and poultices to treat infections.

05/16/2024

A bouquet. But tastier.
Blue oysters are in stock! Grab a cluster to enjoy this weekend on your steak, burger, or brushed with a little soy-balsamic -maple-garlic sauce and tossed directly onto the grill. You can’t go wrong! Visit www.littlevillagemushrooms.com to shop now.

05/16/2024

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/space-travels-most-surprising-future-ingredient-mushrooms/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2pCxj6t2Cjm4Dtos5eee3oYJB8EZtxgLbMHaRW9qGnRO0ONxad4Ud6FNU_aem_AXpQwCr6LhDfEnx2xyL75NY_D7kV-DTq4UZ91iyosUksSLggmw5O86v7j8QJwjC8yu9yESDXLAKUvRpJCpKbrG1F

Mycologist Paul Stamets discusses the potential extraterrestrial uses of fungi, including terraforming planets, building human habitats—and providing psilocybin therapy to astronauts

05/08/2024

Tis the season… Happy hunting!
Look under Elm, Apple, Ash, Sycamore, Cottonwood, Tulip poplar

05/05/2024

05/03/2024

Our shop is going to be a little empty-ish over the next couple weeks as we gear up for all sorts of exciting announcements… New mushrooms to try! Special event announcements! Exciting collaborations! Thank you to everyone in my immediate community and beyond for their mush-love and support, it totally has me doing a happy dance.

Pink oyster mushrooms will be available in our online shop soon!

04/04/2024

Shiitakes are in stock and ready for all of your weekend meal plans. Order online at www.littlevillagemushrooms.com and snag yours before they are gone!

03/27/2024

Shiitakes are back in stock! Yay for Shiitake bacon! Yay for fancy pants breakfast toast! I will be posting the recipe on our website later today! So many exclamation points!!
Order online for delivery or pick up before the holiday weekend…. This would make the perfect Easter brunch dish if you haven’t decided what to make yet!

03/21/2024

There are still a few spots left for our springtime Women’s Gathering at Brave DIY Studio this Sunday from 2-5p! Join us for an afternoon of sipping on mushroom tea, soap making with AJs Emporium LLC and a beautiful sound bath and guided meditation led by WildRoots. Treat yourself to a day of recharging, creativity, and connection!
$50/ person
Email [email protected] for more information on how to join.

03/19/2024

We now have our mushroom based herbal teas available for take-out at Cafe Z! Stop in and try a cup of ‘Apricity’ : a blend of Lion’s mane, holy basil, green roobios, lemon balm, hibiscus and ginger or ‘Soubhiye’: a blend of cacao husk, Lion’s mane, red roobios, orange peel, and cinnamon. Hand crafted to provide a non-caffeinated boost to your body and mind and chock full of antioxidants, they are a great way to add some mushrooms to your daily routine!

03/14/2024

03/12/2024

Our online store is all stocked up with Lion’s mane and King Blue oysters! Order and choose a custom delivery or pick up option that works best for you. And don’t forget to sign up for our monthly newsletter if you haven’t already - there are some exciting things in the works and I don’t want you to miss out!

03/11/2024

Thank you Kindra Rayne Photography for creating such a beautiful video of our event! I had such a wonderful, uplifting afternoon with everyone last month…

For more information about our monthly collaborative events, or if are interested in joining us for the next session on March 24 with special guest AJs Emporium LLC send a note to [email protected]

03/01/2024

Shiitake power!
…Did you know that about a quarter pound of raw shiitakes contains 24% DV of Niacin, 15% DV of Pantothenic acid, 15% DV of Vitamin B6, 13% DV of Riboflavin, 12% DV of Manganese, 12% DV of Manganese, 11% DV of Phosphorus, and 10% DV of Fiber?

Now available in our online shop! Order online today for weekend delivery or pick up
email [email protected] for more information

02/29/2024

Join us on Sunday, March 24 from 2-5pm for the second gathering in a collaborative Women’s wellness series at Brave DIY Studio
This month’s theme is ‘Cleanse’ as we prepare for the transition from winter to spring.
Little Village Mushrooms will be serving a specially crafted mushroom based welcome tea as you relax into the space, followed by a soap making class with AJs Emporium LLC. We will wrap up the afternoon with a beautiful guided meditation and sound bath with WildRoots.
$50
Limited spots available, please reserve in advance.
Email [email protected] for more information

02/28/2024

An interesting read (with animated video!) on how one of the most poisonous mushrooms- Amanita phalloides- more commonly referred to as the Death Cap mushroom, made its way from its original habitat in Scandinavia and Northern Europe over to the United States. It happens to be rather common in our area along with its poisonous relative the Destroying angel (Amanita bisporigera). Make sure to familiarize yourself with these two fungi and avoid collecting them in the coming months whilst you are out foraging! lhttps://www.openculture.com/2023/08/death-cap-mushrooms-are-terrifying-and-unstoppable-a-wild-animation.html

Mushrooms are justly celebrated as virtuous multitaskers. They’re food, teachers, movie stars, design inspiration... …and some, as anyone who’s spent time playing or watching The Last of Us can readily attest, are killers.

02/25/2024

Sunday vibes
January 28, 2023 Ualaka’a Trail, Oahu

02/20/2024

Don’t forget to add some mushrooms to your meal plan this week! Place your order through our online shop, choose a customized pick up or delivery option, and have fresh mushrooms at your fingertips before you know it.
Email [email protected] for more information.

02/07/2024

Turn a half pound of oyster mushrooms into this delicious pasta dish with just 7 ingredients. Surprisingly decadent and deliciously mushroom forward, you can add this easy to prepare dinner (less than 30 minutes!) to your weekly menu today… just click the link in our bio to place your order, and choose either a pick up or delivery option.

02/02/2024

This Shiitake is popping! If you haven’t already, make sure to sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop about what we are growing, harvest schedules, special events and collaborations. There is a lot of exciting stuff to look forward to in the coming months…

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02/02/2024

Here is a link to a short but informative article on the subject…
https://www.biocycle.net/mushrooms-offer-bioremediation-options/