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17/02/2026

It’s that time again 🍄‍🟫🍄‍🟫🍄‍🟫

03/01/2026

Central NY ~ Check our weekly item list !

The Brumale Truffle is a true European winter truffle with a short, intense season that typically runs late fall through the coldest months of winter. Its name comes from the Latin bruma, meaning “winter,” reflecting both when its harvest and its bold cold-weather characteristics. Often darker a...

17/12/2025

Golden Enoki Mushrooms
Thai Red Curry

We had so much fun growing these beautiful mushrooms from our North Spore Fruiting Block in our brand spankin new Boom’r Bin 🍄‍🟫

Enoki are delicate, quick to cook and have an absolutely outstanding texture and add a gorgeous component to this staple dish in our household. Coconut milk, red curry paste, fresh ginger, garlic and lime.. this dish is to die for. Comment below if you want the recipe and don’t forget our promo code SPORE2FORK for all things North Spore!

08/12/2025

"It's the good kind of weird." 🎁🍄‍🟫

Spray & Grow kits make learning interactive by showing kids how fungi develop, adapt, and support healthy ecosystems. It’s an easy, screen-free way to spark curiosity and scientific thinking at home.

Today is the last day to buy 2 and get 1 FREE, so it’s the perfect time to share the science of mushroom cultivation with friends and family! Use code LETITGROW at checkout 👍

Snag one here: https://northspore.sjv.io/EE3nKQ

28/11/2025

New York’s woods are giving us their final gifts of the season – the last wild mushrooms before winter settles in. A small but beautiful mix: oyster mushrooms, turkey tail, and slippery jacks. Each one with its own flavor, texture, and medicinal story.

Slippery Jacks (Suillus species)
A favorite for those who know how to treat them right. Their naturally slick cap peels easily, leaving behind a mushroom that sautés into something rich, earthy, and comforting. They shine in soups, stews, and slow-cooked dishes. Suillus mushrooms also contain antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that make them as interesting medicinally as they are culinarily.

Oyster Mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus)
Delicate, fragrant, and one of the easiest wild mushrooms to love. In the kitchen they crisp up beautifully and bring a mild, savory depth to any dish. Medicinally, oysters contain natural statin-like compounds and beta-glucans that support immune health. They’re also excellent for gut balance thanks to their prebiotic fiber.

Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor)
A classic medicinal mushroom with centuries of use behind it. Too tough to sauté, but perfect for teas, tinctures, or long decoctions. Turkey tail is rich in polysaccharopeptides like PSP and PSK, known for supporting immune function, gut microbiome diversity, and overall resilience. One of the most stunning mushrooms to find in the woods this time of year.

The season’s almost closed, but these late-fall finds are the perfect reminder that New York’s forests don’t quit. Even in the cold, they’re still putting out flavor and function if you know where to look.

21/11/2025

18/11/2025

If you’ve never made stuffing with fresh mushrooms you’ve grown yourself - what are you waiting for?

Italian Oyster mushrooms add way more flavor and texture than the button mushrooms you find at the store and it’s especially rewarding if you’ve grown them yourself.

Oyster mushrooms are one of the easiest varieties for beginners, and they grow fast on Spray & Grow Kits, Fruiting Blocks, and Plant & Grows. A single flush is usually enough for this whole recipe!

Recipe here: https://northspore.sjv.io/nXGR3V

Italian Oyster fruiting block: https://northspore.sjv.io/6yOP9Q

15/11/2025

Lion’s Mane isn’t just delicious - it’s one of nature’s most remarkable functional foods.

Rich in compounds that support brain health and nerve growth, Lion’s Mane has a naturally meaty texture that makes it perfect for plant-based “steaks.” Marinated in red wine, garlic, and thyme, then basted to perfection, it’s a meal that nourishes both body and mind. Pair it with a crisp watercress salad for the ultimate earthy, elegant dish!

Holiday specials here: northspore.sjv.io/jrjrQ6

Recipe and reel by Spore to Fork

10/11/2025

There’s nothing more satisfying than cooking for those you love with mushrooms you grew yourself.

This Spore to Fork vegan stuffed mushrooms recipe brings together earthy Shiitakes and seafoody Lion’s Mane for a dish that’s both elegant and comforting. With our fruiting block kits you can grow these gourmet varieties at home and turn your harvest into the perfect holiday appetizer!

Check out the recipe here: https://northspore.com/blogs/the-black-trumpet/vegan-stuffed-mushrooms-recipe

01/11/2025

Yes, it’s that time again - and yes, that is a fluffy Lion’s Mane mushroom polar bear grow kit! 🎁

Our beginner-friendly kits make it easy to grow fresh, gourmet mushrooms right on your kitchen counter - just in time to impress at your holiday table (or for gifting a little magic).

Check out our early holiday sale here: https://northspore.com/pages/limited-time-offers

29/10/2025

Fall Vibes 🍂🍄

Fall’s been showing off lately — cool air, damp leaves, and Shaggy Manes popping up everywhere they’re supposed to. Found a few fresh ones on my walk the other day and baked them with butter, salt, pepper, and a herbed breadcrumb topping.

Crispy edges, rich flavor, total fall comfort food. 🍁

Cool thing about Shaggy Manes is that they come and go so quickly. Do yourself a favor and google what they look like when they begin to melt away 🫶🏻