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Schrooms!
Mushrooms taste like fall.
They are delicious for stirring into soups, sautéing for pasta dishes, or replacing meat for a hearty plant-based meal. Mushrooms add a unique texture and umami flavor boost to your dishes.
When choosing a mushroom consider the flavors and textures you want for the dish. Button and portobello mushrooms are great for eating whole (stuffed or grilled). Shiitake mushrooms are best for stir-fries or umami-packed soups. And, porcini will take your risotto to the next level.
We carry an array of dried mushrooms. And, our impressive selection of fresh includes button, cremini, oyster, shiitake, alba, wood ear, hen of the woods (aka maitake), chanterelles, king trumpets, and portobellos.
Check out some delicious products that highlight the flavor and texture of mushrooms:
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In the freezer section, we have Genova Delicatessen Mushroom Ravioli which is addictive. It is always fresh and tasty. We also carry their Porcini Mushroom Sauce which is delicious over pasta. We also stock Katz's gluten-free Mushroom Broccoli Pot Pie. They are so simple to toss in the oven or air fryer for a quick meal.
If you are looking for heat and serve, two products that we recommend are Amy's Organic Cream of Mushroom Soup and Tasty Bite Indian Mushroom Masala
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In the fridge you can find Primavera Mushroom, Spinach, and Salsa Tamales—they're locally made and very tasty. We also have Pasta Prima Wild Mushroom Fresh Ravioli. And, Vicolo Roasted Mushroom Pizza with portobello mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil heats up quickly for a weeknight dinner.
In our deli section, we have Piedmont's Own Hungarian Mushroom Soup.
And, Alexian Wild Forest Mushroom Pate with pork and chicken is delicious on a piece of crusty bread. For a morning pick-me-up try Urban Remedy's Organic Schroom Coffee with cashew milk, lion's mane, and Keishi mushrooms.
For snacking, grab a couple of packs of mushroom jerky. We carry Jewels of the Forest Schroom Snack in sweet chili flavor and Pan's Mushroom Jerky in both Zesty Thai and Applewood BBQ.
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Our 2023 Winter Catering Menu is ready for ordering. We will be cooking up all the traditional foods—meats and sides prepared to perfection to add excitement to your holiday meal.
Call us to discuss your catering needs. We will be happy to walk you through our current selection and prices.
For holiday orders, all orders must be received 48 hours prior to the holiday. We are closed on Christmas and New Year's Day.
To Order Call The Deli Department at (510) 653-8181.
Or email us at piedmontgdeli@yahoo.com.
We are happy to discuss your catering needs and walk you through our current selection and prices.
Hours
Monday to Saturday: 9 AM to 8 PM
Sunday: 9 AM to 7 PM
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| THIS MONTH ON THE COCKTAIL POST | |
The Mushroom Manhattan
From our blog, The Cocktail Post
The Mushroom Manhattan cocktail may sound, well, unlikely. But, we guarantee the woodsy umami of the mushroom pairs beautifully with the oaky tobacco-reminiscent whiskey flavors. Add the sweetness of vermouth and you have a winning combination. The cocktail also has a dash (or two) of Angostura bitters lending it citrus overtones.
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Spiced Pear and Bourbon Sparkler
From our blog, The Cocktail Post
This cocktail is just the thing for a holiday dinner or a random Thursday evening. The warming spices, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, blend beautifully with the fresh pear flavor and brown sugar in the syrup. The bubbliness of the Prosecco adds an air of celebration.
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Shroom: Mind-bendingly Good Recipes for Cultivated and Wild Mushrooms
By Becky Selengut
A Cookbook Recommendation
Chosen as one of the Best Cookbooks of 2014 by NPR.
Chef and cooking teacher Becky Selengut's Shroom feeds our enduring passion for foraged and wild foods by exploring 15 types of mushrooms, including detailed how-to's on everything home cooks need to know to create 75 inventive, internationally-flavored mushroom dishes.
Enjoy this educated guide to walk you through the basics of cooking everything from portobellos and morels to chanterelles and the increasingly available, maitake, oyster, and beech mushrooms.
In a voice that's informed, but friendly and down-to-earth, Selengut's Shroom is a book for anyone looking to add mushrooms to their diet and find new ways to use mushrooms with recipes inspired by Indian, Thai, Vietnamese, and Japanese cuisines, among others.
Recipes include Maitake Tikka Masala; King Trumpet and Tomato Sandwiches with Spicy Mayo; and Hedgehog Mushrooms and Cheddar Grits with Fried eggs and Tabasco Honey.
About the Author
Becky Selengut is a private chef, forager, author, humorist, and cooking teacher. Selengut is the author of Good Fish: Sustainable Seafood Recipes from the Pacific Coast (Sasquatch 2011).
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THIS MONTH'S STAFF PICKS
Caviar for the Holidays
Make the holidays extra special—pre-order this classic delicacy.
Tsar Nicoulai Caviar can take your meal to new levels—a little goes a long way. Caviar is simple and classic, delicious straight as a garnish or on almost any low-salt, mild base.
And, be certain to call the store and place your order. Don’t be left empty-handed! Read more…
Alessi Mushroom Risotto with Porcini Mushrooms
A good risotto can be time-consuming. Alessi Mushroom Risotto With Porcini Mushrooms is delicious and takes about 20 minutes. Perfect for a weeknight dinner. You can make it right out of the box, or dress it up with fresh herbs, toasted walnuts, or veggies. This dish is a time-saver for days when you just don't want to do all the work. Read more…
Better Than Bouillon Mushroom Base
It is made with mushrooms giving it a richer, more robust flavor than ordinary bouillons or soup stocks. This blendable base easily spoons right out of the jar. It lets you add as much (or as little) as you desire. From marinades, glazes, and vegetables to soups, sides, and slow cooker dishes, this Mushroom Base adds flavor to all your favorite dishes. Read more…
Numi Moroccan Mint Tea
Soothing Numi Moroccan Mint tea is also known as nana mint. This flavorful mint variety flourishes in North Africa. Light and lively as a newly picked leaf, its sweet spearmint flavor is refreshing any time of day. It is delicious hot or iced. Read more…
| THIS MONTH ON THE KITCHEN TABLE | |
Chicken Marsala
There is some magic that occurs when you mix mushrooms, butter, and wine. The flavor just can’t be beat. This is why chicken marsala, (or veal if you want to go traditional) is such a good dish. It seems so fancy—but really, it is simply good comfort food.
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Autumnal Mushroom Soup
This hearty soup is a flavorful mix of cremini mushrooms, herbs, and aromatics. It is perfect for an Autumn meal.
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Mushroom Walnut and Pomegranate Spread with Serrano Chili
This recipe is the hors d’oeuvre of choice for the holidays. We like to serve it with crostini for the crunch.
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Garlic Mushrooms
Our recipe is packed with umami flavor and topped with fresh herbs. It is quick to throw together. Serve these at your next holiday or dinner party and everyone will rave about them!
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Mushroom Recipes from Our Archives
From our blog, The Kitchen Table
SOUP & SALAD
Warm Chanterelle Salad with Onions, Berries,
& White Cheddar Toast
This recipe is from AN absolute favorite cookbook, Wildwood: Cooking from the Source in the Pacific Northwest by Cory Schreiber.
Cream of Wild Mushroom Soup with Cheesy-Garlic Croutons
This soup is definitely not for every day. It is a special occasion soup. It is decadent and has enough heavy cream and butter to make having your cardiologist on speed dial a good idea. It is also an elegant addition to your holiday dinner.
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SIDES
Farro with Wild Mushrooms and Herbs
We especially like the nutty flavor along with roasted meats. It’s a great substitute for plain old rice. We like keeping it simple so that the hearty flavor comes through.
Mushroom, Chestnut, and Sausage Stuffing
This recipe can be made the day of and timed to come out of the oven when the turkey is ready. Or partially prepare the stuffing the day before and place it in the fridge overnight—to be easily completed and popped into the oven.
Risotto with Porcini Caramelized Onion and Sage
The inspiration for this recipe comes from the earthiness of the dried mushrooms. What a delicious side!
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MAINS
Chanterelle Mushroom and Chicken Wellington
This dish makes for an impressive main course for any holiday spread.
Medallions of Veal with Wild Mushrooms
True veal noisettes are pieces of the loin—this imaginative dish mimics them with long-cooked veal shanks tied in leeks.
Mushroom and Shallot Quiche
We love a good quiche. They are pretty and easy to make. Paired with a tossed salad, and perhaps a glass of wine, and you have a tasty, très French lunch.
Spicy Mushroom Tamales
Tamales are traditionally made and eaten at celebrations. They are time-consuming, but oh so worth it. Serve them with some tasty beans and a salad and we have our own Fiesta!
Mushroom Poblano Tortas
If you make enough of the filling, say double the recipe, you have options for meals the following day.
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Pistol River Dried Mushrooms
Vendor of the Month
Flavors for your seasonal dishes.
Pistol River Dried Mushrooms offer some of the highest quality dried mushrooms at decent prices. Their mushrooms are consistently of high quality—flavorful and textured.
We use them in rice dishes, stews, soups, meat and egg dishes, gravies, stir-fries, spaghetti sauce, and omelets. Plus, it is an easy way to add the health benefits of mushrooms to your everyday dishes.
Just soak the mushrooms in hot tap water for about 10 minutes, rinse, and chop to the size you wish. Add them to the cooking rice after about half the water has been absorbed.
About Pistol River Farms
Pistol River Mushroom Farm is a family-owned business located on the Southern Oregon Coast in a small town called Pistol River, approximately 25 miles north of the California border. Started in 1999, they package varieties of dried mushrooms, imported from all over the world.
Find out what we are currently carrying…
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Store Hours
Monday through Saturday from
9 AM to 8 PM & Sunday from
9 AM to 7 PM.
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Free Parking
4038 Piedmont Avenue
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 653-8181
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