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Newly-added to the Daybreak Box inventory are mushrooms from Wild Fruitings in Augusta. Mushrooms add hardiness, richness, and that much-desired umami flavor to warm winter dishes we are all craving. If you haven’t gone beyond button and portobellas, but are ready to try something new, we have a few great options to check out! The best way to truly taste the unique flavors of a mushroom is to simply saute over high heat in butter (or sunflower oil) with a sprinkling of salt. Read below to learn about other culinary uses for a few of the varieties we carry.
Lions mane: this mushroom is well-known for its brain power-boosting abilities. It’s a crazy, sea anemone-looking mushroom with a texture similar to picked crab meat, so try it in breaded cakes or in a stir fry.
Oyster: Wild Fruitings grows a large variety of oysters, including golden, blue, black, pink, and phoenix. Their flavor is delicate, nutty, and varies slightly depending on the type. An interesting fact about oysters is that they were first cultivated in Germany for sustenance during WWI! Learn more about these varieties here.
Shiitake: if you’re just braving beyond the buttons, shiitakes are a good intro to the less common mushrooms. This one dates back to the 9th century CE in China, and wasn’t cultivated in the United States until the 1970’s. Since then it was boomed in popularity, topping the charts of most-consumed mushrooms second to the button. We love shiitake sauteed with woody herbs and shallots - save the stems for your next stock!
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