This super quick recipe only takes 5 minutes to make, an hour to marinate, and is delicious as an appetiser or snack, or added to an antipasto platter. Perfect for people with tummy trouble aka IBS and hip to the FODMAP jive.
Low FODMAP soups can be hard to find, since a lot of soups have onion, garlic or high FODMAP vegetables. This one doesn’t. Perfect for people with tummy trouble, IBS and hip to the FODMAP jive.
These savoury mushrooms are perfect as a side dish to pair with your main meal or simply as a snack. This dish is perfect for people with tummy trouble like IBS and grooving to the FODMAP jive.
Have IBS & following the FODMAP diet? mushrooms have been off the menu (due to high levels of mannitol)… But, according to Monash University, Oyster mushrooms are safe to eat.
Mushroom grow kits are a perfect gift for Dad. They are sure to delight as they’re a gift that keeps on giving… for months into the future. We also have gift vouchers so you can send him one right up till the last minute.
Prepping for Covid? Mushrooms are the ultimate survival food, here are 6 things you should know. As a primary producer, we are still able to work at alert level 4, and NZ Post is still making deliveries.
Fantastic Fungi is now on Netflix. It’s an award-winning documentary exploring the mysterious world of fungi. Their unique and essential (life-enabling) role on the planet. Not to mention, their ability to fight cancer and mental...
For the foodie, Oyster mushrooms are playful. They work well in any cuisine, and satisfy plant-based and “meat-eaters” alike. By the way, they pair well with any white meat, including fish.
Mushrooms are at the centre of the vegan revolution. Why? Because they have similar nutrition as meat products but are plant-based. They’re the ultimate meat alternative.
This vegan calamari recipe only requires a few simple ingredients & takes less than 30 minutes to make. Serve it with freshly squeezed lime juice or dipping sauce. It is light, crispy and absolutely yummy.
Yes, this is plant-based ‘fried chicken’ using Oyster Mushrooms. Perfect for lunch, entrée, or party finger food. And so ‘moorish’ you’ll most likely make a double batch the second time around!
This dish is quick and easy. The garlic and white wine elevate the flavours to make this a rich and silky smooth stew. Great for plant-based and meat-eaters alike.
If you are growing one of our mini-farm (mushroom grow kits) here’s some photos showing the different stages. This will help you know what to look for or what to expect.
Everything your mother never told you about Vitamin B. Oyster mushrooms is a plant-based food that covers the Vitamin B group with the exception of B12. But, 50g dried Shiitake gives the daily recommended amount.
Due to their unique vitamin & mineral content, protein profile, not to mention their awesome flavour & texture mushrooms are the ultimate meat alternative.
Learn how mushrooms can boost your Vitamin D levels – essential for people on a plant-based diet, especially in winter. Lack of Vit D will affect your immune system and bone health.
Try this dish if you want a healthy, “meaty” vegan pasta dish. This recipe is very easy and great comfort food! The wine, chilli, and meaty texture of the oyster mushrooms make this delicious.
A Mexican dish, baked this in a pan. So, get your cast-iron on! Perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch or a meat-free dinner. Oyster mushrooms are so versatile!
Jude and I are really stoked to have been a feature on Radio New Zealand’s “Country Life” program. This was a feature-length interview that included some grunts from little pig and quacks from ducks.
In the program, we talk...
Pink Oyster Mushroom recipe: These fresh oyster mushrooms, sliced and cooked in a barbecue-flavoured Mexican sauce, taste great and have a nice chewy texture. A delicious meat-free recipe for weeknight tacos – vegetarian carnitas!
As one of just a handful of producers (read 4), we were super excited to be invited to be guests at AgriFoodWeek in Palmerston North. This was a great opportunity to talk with leaders in NZ food science and production. The event focused on...
We have a woofer program where we share our knowledge of mushroom farming, running a small business, and a permaculture farm. We’re interested in people that have already had experience in the woofer program and had positive reviews.
We now offer fresh Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor) in limited quantities. One tray is about 80g. This is a traditional Chinese medicine so manly used as a health supplement.
Looking for a place to store or grow your mushrooms? Here’s a cheap and simple solution. Bonus, as a mini greenhouse you can also use it to grow shoots or microgreens!
Another lovely article that chronicles our journey from high-flying corporate execs to humble mushroom farmers. Find out more about our organic permaculture farm and lifestyle. Here’s a link to it...
This is an fun vegan recipe that is sure to go down well with even the most hard core meat eater. It features a chipotle barbecue sauce, that has the right amount of tang, sweetness, and heat.
These tacos are the perfect solution to a quick weeknight meal. Prep the cabbage slaw and guacamole while the mushrooms roast and dinner is ready in less than 30 minutes!
Food writer, Ginny Grant from Cusine magazine, was intrigued about our Pink Oyster Mushroom Kit so bought one and ran a feature article about the ease of growing it along with some delicious recipes to try. Here’s a link to the online...
AKA Pink Flamingo Oyster Mushroom is a tropical variety of Oyster mushroom, named after their vibrant pink colour. Their scientific name is Pleurotus djamor. They are in the Pleurotaceae family, along with the Phoenix or grey oyster mushroom...
The Phoenix, or Grey, Oyster Mushroom is fairly common throughout the planet. They were first commercial cultivated, by the Germans, during World War One. Now they are a gourmet mushroom staple.
This is the perfect light snack for a summer afternoon. It goes even better with a bottle of Chardy. It’s also sure to delight some special friends who popped over on short notice.
