The World’s Most Expensive Mushroom
What’s a reasonable price to pay for something to help with energy, endurance, and immunity? For some, the answer is actually somewhere around $20,000/kg. Believe it or not, that’s a typical price for wild-harvested Cordyceps sinensis. At that price, a 60 gram bottle of Cordyceps should cost around $1200! But even though Cordyceps is quite
Exploring (MORE) Exotic Mushroom Farms – Shiitake, Cordyceps and Shaggy Mane
I don’t know about you, but I feel like it’s about time to go on another mushroom adventure. A little while back I posted a video about 6 “low tech” mushroom farms, and I wasn’t able to cram in everything I wanted to show you into that one video. As promised, I have a few
The Shaggy Mane Mushroom – Everything You Need To Know
It’s easy to identify, it grows all over the place, and just happens to be a choice gourmet edible. In this article, I wanted to share some fun facts and hopefully answer some of your questions about one of my favorite mushrooms to find in the wild, the Shaggy Mane- otherwise known as Coprinus comatus. The
How Mushrooms Are Grown Around The World
You might be feeling like you’re stuck at home right now, so I thought it would be fun to try and take you on a little adventure, and to visit some really unique and interesting mushroom farms in South East China, all from the comfort of your own home. Now, I don’t really have enough
Does Cordyceps Really Grow On Bugs? Know The Difference
You might have seen the popular video from the BBC, which shows Cordyceps fungus turning ants into Zombies. Or maybe you’ve played the video game “The Last of Us”, where Cordyceps infects humans and causes a global collapse. You might be wondering… “Is there any truth to this? Should I be concerned about Cordyceps turning me
Why Are Some Mushrooms So Hard To Grow?
Why can’t all mushrooms be cultivated? Why are some at the grocery store, and some need to be wild harvested? The sad truth is – not all mushrooms are so easy to grow. In fact, some of the world’s most popular gourmet mushrooms are still only found in the forest. Mushrooms can be broken down
This Is Why Mushrooms Are Superfoods
You’re stressed. Tired. Cranky. And your last workout definitely wasn’t up to par. According to Dr. Google, superfoods could be the ultimate solution! The problem? It seems like just about everything is being touted as a superfood these days, and the “most effective” ones tend to cost more per serving than you spent on your entire first
Mushrooms and Focus: Beating Brain Fog with Lion’s Mane
You know those days when you’re ready to hit the ground running and blow through your to-do list — only to be stopped in your tracks when your brain refuses to cooperate? Say hello to brain fog. Brain fog is a pretty common complaint regardless of age, and it can strike at the most inopportune
How To Focus and Get More Done [7 Smart Tips]
Focus. Some days it can be an elusive beast — like a unicorn. Or Bigfoot. But it’s essential for productivity at home and at work, especially if you have big goals to crush. You’re not alone if you’re wondering how to focus and how to get more done. A lot of people struggle to stay
Understanding The Language Of Medicinal Mushrooms (Exploring “Shroomisms”)
Mycelium, fruiting body, beta-d glucan… what does it all mean? Since September is National Mushroom Month, we thought it would be fun to nerd-out for a minute and explain some of the common terms or “shroomisms” in the world of medicinal mushrooms. 1. Spores Spores are often thought of as the “seeds” of the
How To Find Wild Lion’s Mane (Hericium species)
Lion’s Mane are an easy to identify gourmet and medicinal species that you need to add to your wild foraging repertoire. Typically “Lion’s Mane” refers to Hericium erinaceus, which is the variety that is cultivated for both culinary and medicinal species. But there are two other closely related hericium species that you are much more likely
Why We’re Still Talking About Turkey Tail Mushroom 3000 Years Later
Turkey Tail (otherwise known as Trametes versicolor) is one of the most studied, the most storied, and the most ancient of all the medicinal mushrooms. It’s also the one you’re most likely to see on a short jaunt through the forest. And even though the mushroom itself is quite common, the benefits and amazing medicinal
