Shrooming

Did I mention I’m growing my own mushrooms? Or at least trying to.

I got this awesome kit for Christmas and finally got to start it this week! It came with instructions, a bag of compost called ‘casing’, and mostly a box full of mycelium (sort of like mushroom roots) in a different type of compost.

The instructions are very easy to follow and quite detailed. My kit is for white mushrooms, but you can also get shitake, oyster, and portabellas. I’m going to use mine in pasta and stir-fries and maybe try making mushroom burgers!

I’ve got it all started and set up in the bottom of my pantry. Three weeks from now I’ll apparently have my first crop of mushrooms! Fingers crossed!