How to grow
I have a Grow-At-Home kit. Now what do I do?
Check out our how-to videos on the grow kit instructions page.
How to prepare
Do I need to wash my mushrooms?
Nope! Just wipe them off with a paper towel and cut off the lower quarter of the stem.
Lion's Mane vegetarian "crab cake" recipe
1 lb lions mane
2 tablespoons salt
2 quarts water
4 tbsp honey
¼ cup minced scallion
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
¼ cup high mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped herbs like Italian parsley
1 tablespoon Worcestershire
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 large egg
Kosher salt to taste
2 tbsp butter or oil
Chop the lions mane into small crab sized pieces and parboil in the seasoned water for about one minute.
Strain the mushrooms and allow to cool.
Press as much liquid out of the mushrooms through a mesh strainer.
Mix with the remaining ingredients.
Form into small flat pucks about 3/4 of an inch thick
Pan fry in the fat until golden brown on both sides.
Serve with tartar sauce or hollandaise
What are some other tasty dishes I can make with mushrooms?
We love adding mushrooms to a stir fry, ramen soup, adding them to a sauce over meat or tofu, as a side dish by sautéing them with butter and salt, scrambling them into breakfast tacos, and folding them into omelettes. We have also made mushroom pickles and dehydrated them into chips.
We often look for free recipes online and then experiment from there. Have fun with it! We are preparing a mushroom recipe page for this site, so when you find your family's favorite, please send it along to us so that we can share it with other mushroom fans! :)
In the meantime, if you are feeling really adventurous, Bon Appetit has gathered 49 fancy recipes to pique your interest: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/slideshow/mushroom-recipes-slideshow
Can I eat these raw?
We highly recommend cooking mushrooms for the best experience.
Can I dehydrate mushrooms in my oven?
Yes, it's really easy! Preheat your oven to 150 F. Slice your mushrooms into similar sized pieces, about 1/4 inch. Arrange the sliced mushrooms on a baking tray and bake in the oven for about one hour, turn all the slices over, and then bake for another hour. Let the mushrooms cool before testing them to see if they are completely dry. If not dry, keep heating them at low temps in the oven for another 30 minutes. If they are dry, you can store them in an air-tight glass jar. The dehydrated mushrooms will keep for about a year, especially if stored in a dark, cool pantry.
To rehydrate, allow the dried mushrooms to sit in boiling water for 15 minutes. Use the newly rehydrated mushrooms in your next cooked meal and, for an extra dose of umami, consider using the soaking liquid as a savory flavor in a soup or sauce.
How long will my mushrooms stay fresh?
Mushrooms don't like heat. If you refrigerate them, they will keep for up to two weeks if loosely wrapped in plastic or paper in the crisper. They can also be pressed or dehydrated in advance for longer shelf life. If they can't all fit in your refrigerator, they will also do ok for a very short time in a cool location out of the sun.
How to find us
Do you sell at any Farmers Markets?
Yes.
On Saturdays from 9am-1pm, you can find our Hi-Fi booth at the following central Texas farmers markets: Barton Creek, Lakeline, Sunset Valley, Downtown Austin, New Braunfels and The Pearl in San Antonio.
On Sundays from 10am-2pm, you can find us at Buda and Mueller Farmers Markets.
Do you sell in stores?
Austin
Casa de Luz (Toomey Rd location only) | Clover & Maven | Earth Commons | The Herb Bar | Picnik on Burnet (adds extracts to drinks) | Myo Massage, Acupuncture & Movement (at the Triangle) | Take Heart | Wheatsville (both stores)
Round Rock
The Jungle Movement Academy
San Antonio
Pullman Market at The Pearl
Farmers Markets
Barton Creek | Lakeline | Sunset Valley | Downtown | Mueller | New Braunfels | Buda | The Pearl in San Antonio.
Is home delivery available?
You bet. Subscribe and save to extracts, powders and grow kits to receive discounted rates and monthly home deliveries. You can unsubscribe at any time.
What's your contact email?
You can reach us at fungi@hifimyco.com
What is the address of the farm?
The farm is in North Austin, in the 183 and Burnet Road area. We do not sell mushrooms directly from the farm but you can find us at most central Texas farmers markets, on this website, and the home delivery service mentioned above.
Extracts
What is the difference between tinctures and extracts?
The difference is the method of extraction and the range of compounds the extraction captures. A tincture uses a single extraction from alcohol while an extract uses a two step process, first with alcohol and then with water. We only offer double extracts because they pull a broader range of beneficial compounds from the mushrooms and this unlocks their full medicinal potential. Check out our range of extracts.