I have been growing mushrooms in different ways for the last three years. My journey started with spray & grow kits that don’t need a grow tent. Then, I transitioned to using a Martha Tent, which allows me to grow more varieties of beautiful mushrooms all year round, no matter the season. I grew these gorgeous Blue Oyster Mushrooms at home, but any oyster mushroom variety will work for this recipe.

This recipe started my entire journey with Lion's Mane Mushroom, which has since become a staple ingredient in my kitchen. If you like, you can swap wheat flour for spelt flour. I love the additional nutty, sweet flavor that the spelt flour gives the skrimpz. It also has a great texture after it is fried. If you are interested in trying any of my Lion's Mane recipes, but you aren't sure where to find it, check out your local farmer's markets or specialty grocery stores. You can also grow Lion's Mane Mushroom at home. I recommend using North Spore for grow kits and tips for beginner growers. Enjoy!

I love food that is flavorful and has the right texture. I also love creating mushroom meat to use in many different ways. Even when I am out camping, I still can make something delicious, like this Mushroom Cheesesteak Sando. I took the recipe for my Mushroom Roast Beef and changed a few things. I used Shimeji mushrooms instead of Baby Bella mushrooms. I chopped up the Roast Beef and cooked it with purple bell peppers and onions. I added some vegan provolone cheese and a masterpiece was born.

It is harvesting time and we are back with another dope recipe using mushrooms I grew at home with a North Spore Fruiting Block Kit and Boom Room. This was a nice flush with close to 1.3 pounds of shiitake mushrooms. It takes about 1-2 months to get the shiitake bag ready to start fruiting, but North Spore makes it easier and faster to grow at home. It took about 10-11 days to grow once I took the fruiting block out of its bag. Because it grows outside of the bag, it’s best to grow in a tent or fruiting chamber to prevent contamination. I chose shiitake mushrooms for this recipe because shiitake is very meaty and has a delicious umami flavor. This recipe takes some work, but at the end of the day, it's incredible to go from harvest to table right at home.

We first made this recipe for a holiday RV trip, so we used the campfire to roast the garlic and peppers, and WOW, the flavor was incredible! Fortunately, you don't need to use fire to make this delicious recipe.

If you have followed me for any time, you know I rock with jerk seasoning, heavy. This recipe is a great combination of jerk flavor and acidity, while maintaining savory and sweet flavors. While this fried rice calls for shiitake mushrooms, you can also use portabella or oyster mushrooms. Enjoy!