You Can Grow Gourmet Mushrooms at Home
December 7, 2009 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
Did you know that?
Yes, you can grow your very own gourmet mushrooms at home over and over again.
Mushroom patches can be started by logs already prepared or with kits you purchase.
I had compiled a list of products for my new friend, Lynn Ogryzlo – author of Niagara Cooks, and figured I’d share it with the rest of the world of food lovers out there that frequent my blog.
I don’t know about you, but I absolutely love mushrooms and try to figure out ways to incorporate them into dishes all the time. They’re so healthy for your immune system!
However, I find that my frequent shopping trips to the grocer can prove to be expensive when buying gourmet mushrooms.
These are marvelous gifts for food lovers, especially at Christmas, and you can keep growing mushrooms over and over again…
Here’s the list of 14 different Gourmet Mushrooms you can start growing in your home or outdoors, if preferred:
- One 9-10″ Shiitake Mushroom Log – $19.95
Shiitake Mushrooms
- Two Large 14-15″ Shiitake Mushroom Logs with Soaking Trays (w/ Cookbook) – $65.50 – great value
- Morel Mushroom Patch Kit – $29.95
- Enokitake Mushroom Kit - $24.00
- Oyster Mushroom Kit – $20.00
- Maitake Mushroom Patch Kit – $29.95
- Pioppino Mushroom Patch Kit – $27.00
- Nameko Mushroom Patch Kit – $24.00
- Reishi Mushroom Kit – $24.00 – considered a “super-food” – (Check out my post: Health Benefits of Reishi Mushrooms)
- Blue Oyster Mushroom Kit – $18.95
- Turkey Tail Mushroom Garden Patch – $28.00
Turkey Tail Mushrooms
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Mushrooms with Port Wine and Balsamic Sauce
October 31, 2009 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
Ask my husband and he’ll tell you his favorite meal I make for him.
Every single birthday or special occassion, he asks me to make homemade macaroni and cheese, alongside mushrooms with port wine and balsamic sauce. Strange, but true! It’s his 2 favorite dishes I make in one…LOL
~ Kimberly Edwards
Type: Side Dish Recipe or Sauce Recipe
Serve With: Filet mignon or a great steak
Prep Time: 7 min
Cook Time: 12-15 min
Ingredients:
24 oz. Mushrooms – Use a variety of different mushrooms – Sliced
1 Onion – Diced
1 large clove Garlic – Or 2 smaller ones, finely minced
1 1/2 tbsp Olive Oil
1 tsp Butter
1/4 cup Port Wine – Cooking Sherry or another fortified red wine
2 tbsp Aged Balsamic Vinegar – Aged from Modena is best.
4 leaves fresh Basil – Chiffonade
2 tbsp fresh Parsley – Chopped
1/2 tsp Read more
Health Benefits of Reishi Mushrooms
Reishi Mushroom
How Can Reishi Mushrooms Benefit You?
By Keith Kearney
It’s not a big secret that mushrooms have been known to be very good for you. Reishi mushrooms are one of the top three medicinal mushrooms that has been used for centuries in ancient Asian cultures. The great thing about the Reishi mushroom is the balance it gives to both your body and mind.
This ancient ingredient has been used to help treat many ailments such as liver disorders, bad circulation and for cardiovascular health. Though, the most common use for the Reishi mushroom is for people suffering from asthma or other respiratory problems. One study has shown that over two thousand people suffering from extreme bronchitis used these Reishi mushrooms in a cough syrup and almost all patients were feeling better within two weeks of this treatment.
This component has also shown that it can help improve hepatitis patients and reduce hypertension. One study testifies that nearly 92% of 355 study patients suffering from hepatitis showed improvement in their overall health. Though it helps treat many ailments, liver disease is the longest standing traditional utilization. Many chemotherapy patients have used Reishi mushrooms and noticed Read more
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Kimberly’s Creamy Roasted Carrot Soup
October 21, 2009 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
When life gives you carrots, make roasted carrot soup!
I looked in my mother’s fridge after returning from my trip to Dallas, hungry for a Fall soup…Running low on ingredients, my mother did have a lot of carrots – Thus, Kimberly’s Creamy Roasted Carrot Soup emerged…
~ Kimberly Edwards
Type: Main Dish
Serve With: Dollop of sour cream or plain yogurt and chopped chives.
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 1 hr
Yield: Large stock pot full
Ingredients:
2 lbs Carrots – Cut into 1/2″ pieces
2 tbsp Olive Oil
1 large Onion – Peeled and quartered
4 stalks Celery – Sliced
4 cloves Garlic – Peeled
1 tbsp Butter
2 tbsp Brown Sugar
1 1/2 tsp Ginger – Fresh, grated is best.
1 tsp Read more
Whole Foods Market 365 Brand Organic Milk Review
August 27, 2009 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
If you want a great glass of milk, first of all, go organic!
Secondly, try the 365 brand organic milk, which is Whole Foods Market’s own brand.
It’s creamy, you cannot taste that “antibiotic flavor” most milks on the market have nowadays that aren’t organic.
The milk makes everything you use it with taste even more unbelievably delicious!
Cereal tastes better, cream and cheese sauces are more wonderful, chocolate milk is fantastic and tea with this milk in it is divine!
I know what you’re thinking…”Buying organic is so much more expensive!”
Not so – In fact, I was in a pinch the other day and had to buy a small milk, much smaller than that which we get at Whole Foods Market, and it was nearly double the price of a larger 365 brand organic milk.
Seriously, a 1 qt bottle runs us around Read more
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Alexia Organic Hashed Browns Review
August 26, 2009 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
Alexia Certified Organic, Gourmet Quality Hashed Browns are not only USDA organic, but also fat-free!
What’s even better, is that they taste phenomenal!
These already hashed gold potatoes come already flavored with seasoned salt. This makes them super easy and really delicious. They browned up nicely and had a fabulous flavor.
Who says organic can’t be easy and time-saving?
They were Read more
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AH!LASKA Organic Chocolate Syrup Review
August 25, 2009 by Kimberly · 2 Comments
Ah!laska Organic Chocolate Syrup
If you’re looking for a fabulous organic chocolate syrup in stores to make chocolate milk, hot chocolate or to drizzle over ice cream…
…This is fabulous!
Ah!laska is certified USDA organic, 100% dairy free, gluten free, peanut and tree nut free, cholesterol free, sodium and fat free!
Anything else? Oh yeah, flavor…
…Ah!laska is Read more
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Wallaby Organic Low Fat Vanilla Yogurt Review
August 11, 2009 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
Have you tried Wallaby brand yogurt?
We did and we were so glad we did! Truly…
This Creamy Australian Style Yogurt was delightful in Vanilla.
It wasn’t like many low fat yogurts that seem to be runny or skimp on flavor.
It was rich and creamy in texture, as promised.
The way they come up with this flavor and texture is by their small batch cooking process, which also includes long culturing and gentle handling.
The result is a very Read more
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How to Grill Buffalo Burgers – My First Taste
August 7, 2009 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
When I say “Buffalo”, I don’t mean the city, although I live very close to Buffalo!
I mean the wild animal roaming the plains of North America – well, they used to anyway.
Now, they’re farmed for their hide and meat.
Kenney and I decided to make Buffalo Burgers the other night after seeing that the price at Whole Foods Market was the same as the ground beef.
What’s wonderful about buffalo meat is that it’s very lean and tasty meat that’s not at all gamey when you buy it in stores.
They made some beautiful burgers for the grill.
How Did I Season Those Buffalo Burgers?
This time, I went pretty plain because I really wanted to enjoy the subtleties of the meat itself without anything changing the flavor.
I used some pepper, a tiny bit of sea salt and a little bit of freshly minced garlic.
Since it’s a lean meat, it doesn’t have much fat in it to keep it from sticking on your grill. So, be sure to use a Read more
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What Is Organic, Raw Dog Food About?
July 26, 2009 by Kimberly · 4 Comments
Organic, raw dog food contains no preservatives or chemicals. When buying organic raw dog food, ensure it is USDA inspected.
Organic raw dog meat should have no added chemicals or hormones, and should be of the free range variety. Organic vegetables are great for dogs also beacause they are an excellent addition to the diet of your dog.
Organic raw dog food is an excellent choice for your dog’s health for a variety of reasons:
1. Healthier coat and skin: Organic raw dog food can help prevent dermatitis, itchiness and other skin conditions.
2. Assists in the proper and healthy functioning of the digestive and immune systems in your dog: This is probably the greatest of all benefits, and will help your dog in the fight against disease, parasites and degeneration.
3. No need to Read more
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