Mushrooms are truly the superfood of the food pyramid; there’s a huge variety of wild mushroom types, each packed with its own interesting mushroom nutrition facts that’ll make you think ‘A mushroom can do that?!‘ And now you can obtain some of the greatest mushrooms on Lake Superior while supporting local businesses and supporting your health!
Mushrooms Reach is an impressive Port Wing mushroom farm that brings its fantastically and sustainably grown mushrooms to surrounding areas markets such as Cornucopia, Bayfield, Port Wing, Washburn, and Ashland.
Aside from their beginner-friendly kits, large mushroom variety, and community involvement, there’s even more to admire about Mushrooms Reach. Not only does Mushrooms Reach practice sustainable farming, as mentioned above, but they also take pride in growing their mushrooms indoors, having a strict no-pesticides philosophy, and shipping their products state-wide!
There’s a lot to love about Mushrooms Reach and mushrooms in general, so get your mushie caps on and get ready to absorb some interesting mushroom nutrition facts, explore wild mushroom types, and learn more about this awesome mushroom establishment right on Lake Superior.
Photograph by Leeloo The First
Where to Find Mushrooms Reach Mushrooms
All of us here at On Lake Superior dig supporting and shopping locally and having a local experience when we go out for an adventure. This is another incredible reason why Mushrooms Reach is a remarkable company, they believe full-heartedly in supporting local businesses across the Lake Superior area!
Their mushroom-tastic products can be found in locally owned stores and co-ops in the Lake Superior surrounding areas like Iron River Foods, Chequamegon Foods Co-op in Ashland, Johnson’s Store in Port Wing, and Ehlers General Store in Cornucopia or purchased directly through them on their website. You can also keep up to date on their events by checking out their Events page on their website and following them on Facebook!
When the weather permits, during the Spring and Summer seasons, you can also catch Mushrooms Reach at the following Farmers Markets:
- Cornucopia Market
- June 28th – October
- Thursdays: 4 PM – 6 PM
- Washburn Market
- June 5th – October
- Wednesdays: 3 PM – 6 PM
- Ashland Market
- May 18th – October
- Saturdays: 8 AM – 12 PM
- Bayfield Market
- June 22nd – October
- Saturdays: 8:30 AM – 12 PM
- Port Wing Market
- May 25th
- Saturdays: 9 AM – 12 PM
Mushrooms Reach also offers delivery and pick-up on orders at local markets, which you can check out right here!
What Mushrooms Reach Offers
Has the endeavor of growing your own mushrooms ever piqued your interest? Well, with the friendly help of Mushroom Reach, you can grow your own mushrooms right at home!
Mushroom Reach offers a variety of ‘From Kit to Kitchen‘ grow kits that are beginner-friendly and ready to take your mushroom curiosities and cravings to the next level.
Here’s a peek at the Mushroom Growing Kits straight from their online shop:
- Blue Oyster Mushroom Grow Kit
- Taste: “Blue oyster mushrooms have a delicate, earthy flavor with a hint of sweetness and seafood taste. They’re great in stir-fries, tacos, soups, or grilled dishes.“
- Health Benefits: Boosts immune system, Enhances cognitive function, Protects against stomach ulcers
- Chestnut Mushroom Growing Kit
- Taste: “Chestnut mushrooms boast a savory, nutty flavor profile, making them versatile for various dishes. They are ideal for stir-fries, soups, pasta, or simply grilled as a side dish.“
- Health Benefits: Immune system support, Heart Health, Nutritional boost
- King Blue Mushroom Growing Kit
- Taste: “Their taste can be described as a subtle anise flavor, with a mild earthy note, making them versatile for various dishes. They are ideal for stir-fries, soups, pasta, or simply grilled as a side dish.“
- Health Benefits: Immune system support, Cognitive enhancement, Digestive Health
- Lions Mane Growing Kit
- Taste: “Lion’s mane mushrooms boast a unique, delicate flavor reminiscent of seafood or lobster, making them ideal for various dishes. They are excellent additions to stir-fries, soups, salads, or simply sautéed as a side dish.“
- Health Benefits: Immune system support, Cognitive enhancement, Neurological Health
Are you more interested in the eating process of these scrumptious mushrooms versus the growing process? Fear those tastebuds not, for Mushrooms Reach also offers 5 lb Restaurant Boxes and Assorted Trays that come with a variety of mushrooms.
You can also request by-the-pound orders of mushrooms from the selection that they offer:
- King Trumpet Mushrooms
- Chestnut Mushrooms
- Blue Oyster Mushrooms
- Lions Mane
- King Blue Mushrooms
- Pink Oyster Mushrooms
- Pioppini Mushrooms
- Golden Oyster Mushrooms
Our own editor, Corey, had his first taste of Blue Oyster, Chestnut, Lions Mane, and King Blue Mushrooms in a variety pack he purchased at the Chequamegon Food Co-op. Corey said, “I’ve tried a few mushroom varieties in the past — standard grocery store types. But wow, what a fantastic treat to try several varieties at once to try in different meals.”
Now, if you’re interested in the eating and Mushroom nutrition facts world of mushies, you’ll be excited to hear that Mushrooms Reach has partnered with a chef who knows his flavors, Chef Lars! Chef Lars has curated fabulous recipes using local ingredients, including Mushroom Reach’s deliciously grown mushrooms!
Chef Lars has been spreading and teaching the word of culinary arts since 2017 and offers not only cooking classes but also take-out options and small gathering catering around the Bayfield area.
As you can see, Mushrooms Reach has a lot to offer! Now let’s see what health benefits these tasty and savory treats offer through our Mushroom Nutrition Facts section below.
“Delicious and Nutritious! This family-run business has fast service, impeccable products, and friendly correspondence. Highly recommend! 👏”
– Nichole H
Mushroom Nutrition Facts
Every year of our lives we’re discovering more and more the importance of what we put into our bodies and how it affects us. How about we learn and enjoy some fun Mushroom Nutrition Facts?
Although we most certainly need the hard-hitting facts about food so we’re not left unaware and unknowingly harming our bodies, we should also have a healthy dialogue about food because food keeps us going and is delicious! That being said, thanks to the smart cookies (or shall we say, mushies) at Cleveland Clinic we’ve got some interesting Mushroom Nutrition Facts to digest!
- Fight Against Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s
- With the type of antioxidants present in mushrooms, including one in particular called polyphenols, consuming a good amount of mushrooms in your weekly diet can potentially help fight against brain crumbling diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Mushrooms are like superheroes!
- Weight Loss Support
- According to the Cleveland Clinic.org, when a diet and lifestyle of a person consists of regular exercise, good habits, and a mushroom-present diet (replacing meat in some meals) it can help assist in healthy weight loss. Along with potentially helping with weight loss, mushrooms also assist you in maintaining a healthy gut by keeping your microbiome and good bacteria in check.
- Get Your Vitamin D
- Many of us, myself included, may be Vitamin D deficient without even realizing it. Although I’ve gotten on a supplement, you could always use more Vitamin D and all of the wonderful health benefits that come with it. One way you can meet your daily Vitamin D goal, even more, is by eating some delicious mushrooms, which are rich in Vitamin D, especially if they’re labeled that they’re ‘UV-treated‘.
- Immune System Gets a Boost & A Healthy Heart
- Mushrooms contain a particular antioxidant that can help your body fight off stress and slow down potential call damage. Because of these antioxidants and other rich nutrients in mushrooms, they’ve also been known to help protect your body against disease and potential infections; in some cases, a mushroom-rich diet has helped prevent cancer. What’s also neat is replacing meat-based meals with mushrooms instead which actually can add even more flavor and save your heart from sickly buildup in your blood vessels; helping you keep your cholesterol low and your heart happy.
- More Potassium = Lower Blood Pressure
- Because mushrooms have a high count of potassium, having them a part of your diet can assist you in having lower blood pressure because potassium keeps your blood pressure under control. Neat, huh?
Photograph by Polina Kovaleva
What’s better than supporting and shopping local? Eating local! Take advantage of the incredible locally grown foods that we’re lucky to have on Lake Superior by checking out Mushrooms Reach and taking your tastebuds on an adventure.
While you’re on the kick of supporting local, you can follow Mushrooms Reach on Facebook to stay up-to-date on all things local mushrooms, and you can also give us a follow on Facebook at On Lake Superior to be a part of the On Lake Superior community!
