Mushroom Varieties We Grow!
Shiitake
Lentinula edodes
The original Den Hill mushroom and our crowd favorite! Shiitakes have that classic mushroom flavor, savory & nutty. They are dense and hold up great in stir fries and soups. With an earthy and almost smoky flavor, shiitake mushrooms are similar to, and are an easy substitute for, portobellos and buttons.
Oyster
Pleurotus
We love our oysters at Den Hill! We offer blue, pink, golden and white oysters. They get their name from their resemblance to fresh-shucked oysters and their delicate seafood flavor. When pan seared, their margins become brown and crispy and they mesh great into most dishes.
Beech
Hypsizygus tessellatus
As a fascinating little mushroom packed with big flavor, they get their name from growing traditionally on beech trees. They have a crunchy texture and a nice umami taste, they are also very versatile in cooking and can be prepared in a variety of dishes!
Lion's Mane
Hericium erinaceus
This is an amazing medicinal and edible mushroom with almost lobster-like favor and texture. Lion's mane is said to help cognitive health and growth plus reduces inflammation. Great with, or substituted for, seafood... we recommend you to make lion's mane "crab cakes."
Pioppino
Cyclocybe aegerita
Another mushroom with delicious nutty, umami flavor! Both the caps and stems are desirable with mild finish. These work great in soups, stir fries and fried in fat!
King Trumpet
Pleurotus eryngii
These are related to oysters but bred for their dense meaty stems. They are a great substitute for sea scollops or meat. To enjoy, cut the stem into coins and fry until brown for a rich, meaty flavor.
Chestnut
Pholiota adiposa
The chestnut mushroom is savory and dynamic but mild in flavor. Both the cap and stem can be enjoyed and maintains a crunchy texture even after cooking. These are great on pizzas or fried after in meat fat and drippings!
Winecap
Stropharia rugosoannulata
Winecaps are nutty, sweet and happen to be our house favorite! They are seasonally grown outside on mulch so, so be sure to get them when we have them! When they are still small they can be used like a button mushroom in recipes. At full size, they can be stuffed or grilled like a portobello. They are great in Italian food or pan fried with butter!
Reishi
Ganoderma lingzhi
This is a potent mushroom grown for its medicinal use. We offer it in fresh, dried and in powdered extract form for use as a tea or in your own herbal preparations (it is not cooked and eaten as food like our other mushrooms.) It is reported to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and may enhance immune response.
Cordyceps
Cordyceps militaris
Both a food mushroom and medicinal, we offer it in fresh, dried and in powdered extract form. Cordyceps has an earthy, nutty flavor and we like to add it as a cooked topping to dishes, or throw some in our tea. Studies show that this mushroom can help improve oxygen flow in your body and enhance cellular immune response.
