Mushrooms

This is a RESERVED listing for Eric. Please do NOT purchase unless you are him. This is a special request for live pestle specimens.

We are creeping our way towards soup season and these little mushrooms are a must have pantry item! Strap coral is a fantastic mushroom for adding a bit of bitter into sweet soups and stews. It is not a good stand alone mushroom as the flavor can be on the bitter side, but these little guys are packed with flavor and perfect for dropping into broth on a cool autumn evening! Strap coral have proteins, potassium, copper, calcium, and amino acids in them.  If you have never cooked or baked with these little guys just remember- less is more! A single pestle is more than enough for flavoring a bowl of soup. If you have questions please feel free to contact me with them.

CLAVARIADELPHUS LIGULA AMERICANUS Reserved for Eric

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0.5 oz

Your one stop shop for Minnesota wild mushrooms and foraged edibles. All sourced and foraged responsibly from the North Woods. Different seasons bring different blends of flavors, feel free to check often for new finds.

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A fall favorite coming to you straight from the North Woods of Minnesota!

Red capped scaber stalks are among the favorites for many people. As with most boletes it needs to be cooked fully (not simply parboiled). Scaber stalks turn very dark when cooked, some turn nearly black. They lend to a beautiful presentation when served, especially with white rice. The color contrast makes this dish especially appealing.

After rehydration, here is a simple recipe for those new to cooking with them:

Cooking the Leccinum Aurantiacum is the same as boletes or porcini mushrooms. The ideal is to detail your mushrooms in strips, then sauté them in a little fat until they release their waters. The cooking time for this bolete is 10 to 15 minutes over medium heat.

To cook your Red-capped Scaber stalks, here is a step-by-step recipe:

Fry half a chopped shallot in a pan in a little olive oil.
Meanwhile, cut your bolete into strips, which will gradually blacken .
Add your mushrooms to the pan and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring regularly. Watch the color change, they should darken a bit more.
Serve your mushrooms and add a little chopped parsley when serving.
You can also garnish them with a little cream at the end of cooking.

Each lot will come sealed in a food grade bag. There are 1.5 oz of scaber stalk per lot. You can either leave them sealed in the food bag, or if you choose to display with, they can be stored in sealed glass jars out of direct sunlight.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. Happy hunting!!

Red Capped Scaber Stalk - Leccinum Aurantiacum

1.5 oz

We are creeping our way towards soup season and these little mushrooms are a must have pantry item!

Strap coral is a fantastic mushroom for adding a bit of bitter into sweet soups and stews. It is not a good stand alone mushroom as the flavor can be on the bitter side, but these little guys are packed with flavor and perfect for dropping into broth on a cool autumn evening!

Strap coral have proteins, potassium, copper, calcium, and amino acids in them. 

Each lot will have 75 pestles in it. That is 75 bowls of soup- wow!! 

If you have never cooked or baked with these little guys just remember- less is more! A single pestle is more than enough for flavoring a bowl of soup.

If you have questions please feel free to contact me with them.

Strap Coral - Clavariadelphus Ligula Americanus

20 g

Seeds

This listing is for seeds! Try your hand at growing a fantastic medicinal plant. These plants don't need a lot of love and attention to grow. They will grow in about any soil type. I don't even bother growing these in the garden, I plant them in a little strip along the tree line and they do just fine. You can even see these guys growing  in ditches along roadsides and driveways.

Each lot will contain a packet of seeds that has roughly 100 mature seeds in it. These will be ready to plant as soon as you receive them. If you choose to plant them in the fall you will have a harvest in early summer of the following year. If planted in early summer you will have enough time to grow and harvest them by late fall. The later you harvest the larger your root will be. I like to let several of my flowers bloom completely and then go to seed for the following year. If you choose seeds from your strongest plants, your crop will get better as the years progress.

Let's talk about some benefits....

The yellow goatsbeard plant root is sweet in flavor and slightly gummy. It contains several sugars (carbohydrates) such as inositol and mannitol and small amounts of proteins and lipids (fats). It is a good appetizer, and diuretic, sudorific (increases perspiration), and depurative.

Its use is especially recommended for those people suffering from arteriosclerosis, rheumatism, gout, and high blood pressure as it promotes the elimination of toxic metabolic waste. 

Diabetic people may take it freely because its carbohydrates do not increase glucose in the blood.

How to use Yellow Goatsbeard....

Root: The best way to take advantage of its virtues is by eating it raw, sliced in a salad. It may also be cooked.

Young leaves: In a salad. Their flavor resembles that of chicory and lettuce.

WARNING! Do not eat yellow goatsbeard fruits and seeds, which are TOXIC!! The rest of the plant does not present problems.

Yellow Goatsbeard Seeds

0.25 oz

Functional Mushrooms

The title pretty much says it folks. This listing is for 2 dried ounces of birch polypore (Fomitopsis Betulina) .Birch polypore has been used for centuries for many things including (but not limited to) <h3>Anti-inflammatory action, </h3><h3>Antiviral effects, </h3><h3>Bactericidal effects, </h3><h3>Anti-tumor effects, </h3><h3>Antioxidant, </h3><h3>Antifungal, </h3><h3>Antiparasitic, </h3><h3>Neuroprotection, </h3><h3>Immunomodulation.</h3>What a crazy smart way to improve your health!Now, if you have never made tea from a birch polypore before, you should know the taste is less than amazing. It can actually be quite bitter, so I don't recommend using it without other tea ingredients. You can mix it with a blend of chaga to help cut the bitterness. You can add other flavors as well. Eucalyptus and honey pair really well with birch polypore. It's up to your individual taste preferences. For your tea:Bring the water to a boil and reduce the heat to let it simmer again for 15-20 minutes. Make sure you do not simmer for long as this may make the tea even more bitter.You can drink the birch polypore tea right away or refrigerate it for later use.&nbsp;It can also be frozen into ice cubes, making a perfect cup of iced mushroom teas or even fruit smoothies.

Birch Polypore Fomitopsis Betulina Slabs For Tea

Medicinal Plants

Coming to you straight from the North Woods of Minnesota! Artemisia ludoviciana smudge sticks. This is not broad leaf sage, it is wild foraged Minnesota white sage. The smudge sticks burn for many hours. The wraps are very tight on these sticks, they will take 1-2 hours to burn off an inch of sage.This white sage was harvested at the end of its bloom cycle (up here that is the last week of August). If you are new to the wonders of white sage here are some of the things it is used for:White sage&nbsp;is a perennial evergreen herb that is primarily used to clean the air, improve the aroma and energy of a space, or it can be brewed as a tea&nbsp;for a variety of potential health benefits.White sage can have a number of benefits, depending on whether it is burned, topically applied or steeped in a tea, including helping to treat sinus infections and congestion, eliminating bacteria, reducing inflammation, aiding digestion, and cleansing a space of negative energy.<ul><li>Sinus Infections –&nbsp;If you burn white sage and inhale some of the smoke, be aware that it contains eucalyptol. It is an antioxidant compound that helps to eliminate pathogens and reduce inflammation in your sinuses. It can also have a similar effect on respiratory infections when consumed as a tea.&nbsp;</li><li>Antibacterial –&nbsp;When consumed as a brewed tea, white sage can help to reduce the presence of bacteria in your body. When burned in a larger space, it can reduce the bacteria in the air by as much as 90%</li><li>Inflammation –&nbsp;According to this review from the Slovenian National AGRIS Centre, sage tea lowers joint pain and discomfort. The presence of phytoestrogens and other antioxidant compounds in sage means that it can help to reduce inflammation associated with menstruation, including cramps and hot flashes.</li><li>Digestion –&nbsp;Traditionally, this herb was used to promote good digestion, as it can help to reduce the inflammation of hemorrhoids and promote healthy, normal bowel movements.</li><li>Cleansing Spaces / ‘Scrubbing’ –&nbsp;Perhaps the most well-known use of white sage is the act of burning of dried white sage. It is traditionally associated with cleansing negative energy from a space. Beginning at the door of one’s home, sage is burnt and the house ‘scrubbed’ with sage smoke. The powerful aroma and smoke clear out ‘old air’ and negative energy from past experiences.&nbsp;</li><li>Stress and Anxiety –&nbsp;Some of the active ingredients of sage that are released when burnt are known to lower feelings of stress and tension, thus helping to lower chronic anxiety and related symptoms.</li><li>As explained above, there are various uses for white sage, including brewing a tea, binding dried leaves and burning them as incense, or applying them as a topical compress on the body.</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Tea –&nbsp;To make a tea from sacred sage, place two teaspoons of fresh sage leaves (or 1 teaspoon of dried sage leaves) in a mug. Fill the mug with boiling water and allow the leaves to steep for 2-3 minutes. Strain the tea and enjoy with lemons or fresh honey.</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Compress –&nbsp;Similar to brewing tea, you place 3-4 teaspoons of sage leaves in a bowl with warm or cold water (depending on whether you want a hot or cold compress). Place a piece of cotton in the steeped water and allow it to get soaked through. Place the soaked piece of cotton where you want relief and attach it in place with a gauze or a bandage.</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Burning / “Smudging” –&nbsp;If you buy your own bundle of dried sage leaves, follow the instructions in the section above. If you want to make your own, thoroughly clean the sage leaves, pat them dry, and then tie them into a bundle that is hung upside down. Let them air dry for 7-10 days before burning them. Some people will also cook the dried sage in an oven at 180 degrees for 30 minutes, in case any insects have found their way into the herbal bundle.</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Here is an important thing to consider.... if you have never used white sage before, only use it in small amounts at first. It is very potent! It is quite rare, but some people do have a slight allergy to this plant. Consume small amounts with caution as you would when trying any new food.</li><li class="ql-indent-1">If you have any questions please feel free to contact me with them and I will do my best to respond promptly. I am in the timber daily as the weather allows, but check emails every evening.</li><li>This listing is for 1 smudge stick. The sizes vary slightly (some are thicker and some are longer as they are tied by raw plant weight) each stick will be 9-12" from end to end.</li></ul>If you are looking for a larger quantity for ceremony please contact me and we can work out the details prior to purchase. I still have some full bundles hanging and can tie them per your ceremonial needs.

White Sage Artemisia Ludoviciana Smudge Sticks

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Coming to you right out of the North Woods of Minnesota, terracotta hedgehog mushrooms! These beauties were responsibly harvested, blown off with compressed air (to remove leaf litter and grass blades), sliced, and dried the same day to ensure maximum flavor.If you have never had the pleasure of trying this mushroom I think you will find a pleasant surprise. The flavor is mild, but mushroomy as with their aroma. These are great mushrooms for cooking with as they are very meaty.As with any wild edible, if you have never eaten it before I highly recommend trying a small amount first to make sure you don't have an allergic reaction.Each order will fully fill a pint jar. Approximate weight per lot is 1.5-2oz.If you have any questions please feel free to contact me with them.Happy hunting!

Terracotta Hedgehog Wild Foraged Dried Mushrooms

2 oz.

Coming to you straight from the North Woods of Minnesota!This white sage was harvested at the end of its bloom cycle (up here that is the last week of August). If you are new to the wonders of white sage here are some of the things it is used for:White sage is a perennial evergreen herb that is primarily used to clean the air, improve the aroma and energy of a space, or it can be brewed as a tea for a variety of potential health benefits. White sage can have a number of benefits, depending on whether it is burned, topically applied or steeped in a tea, including helping to treat sinus infections and congestion, eliminating bacteria, reducing inflammation, aiding digestion, and cleansing a space of negative energy.<ul><li style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;padding: 0px">Sinus Infections – If you burn white sage and inhale some of the smoke, be aware that it contains eucalyptol. It is an antioxidant compound that helps to eliminate pathogens and reduce inflammation in your sinuses. It can also have a similar effect on respiratory infections when consumed as a tea. </li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;padding: 0px">Antibacterial – When consumed as a brewed tea, white sage can help to reduce the presence of bacteria in your body. When burned in a larger space, it can reduce the bacteria in the air by as much as 90%</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;padding: 0px">Inflammation – According to this review from the Slovenian National AGRIS Centre, sage tea lowers joint pain and discomfort. The presence of phytoestrogens and other antioxidant compounds in sage means that it can help to reduce inflammation associated with menstruation, including cramps and hot flashes.</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;padding: 0px">Digestion – Traditionally, this herb was used to promote good digestion, as it can help to reduce the inflammation of hemorrhoids and promote healthy, normal bowel movements.</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;padding: 0px">Cleansing Spaces / ‘Scrubbing’ – Perhaps the most well-known use of white sage is the act of burning of dried white sage. It is traditionally associated with cleansing negative energy from a space. Beginning at the door of one’s home, sage is burnt and the house ‘scrubbed’ with sage smoke. The powerful aroma and smoke clear out ‘old air’ and negative energy from past experiences. </li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;padding: 0px">Stress and Anxiety – Some of the active ingredients of sage that are released when burnt are known to lower feelings of stress and tension, thus helping to lower chronic anxiety and related symptoms.As explained above, there are various uses for white sage, including brewing a tea, binding dried leaves and burning them as incense, or applying them as a topical compress on the body.<ul style="margin: 0px 0px 1rem;padding: 0px"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;padding: 0px">Tea – To make a tea from sacred sage, place two teaspoons of fresh sage leaves (or 1 teaspoon of dried sage leaves) in a mug. Fill the mug with boiling water and allow the leaves to steep for 2-3 minutes. Strain the tea and enjoy with lemons or fresh honey.</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;padding: 0px">Compress – Similar to brewing tea, you place 3-4 teaspoons of sage leaves in a bowl with warm or cold water (depending on whether you want a hot or cold compress). Place a piece of cotton in the steeped water and allow it to get soaked through. Place the soaked piece of cotton where you want relief and attach it in place with a gauze or a bandage.</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;padding: 0px">Burning / “Smudging” – If you buy your own bundle of dried sage leaves, follow the instructions in the section above. If you want to make your own, thoroughly clean the sage leaves, pat them dry, and then tie them into a bundle that is hung upside down. Let them air dry for 7-10 days before burning them. Some people will also cook the dried sage in an oven at 180 degrees for 30 minutes, in case any insects have found their way into the herbal bundle. </li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;padding: 0px">Here is an important thing to consider.... if you have never used white sage before, only use it in small amounts at first. It is very potent! It is quite rare, but some people do have a slight allergy to this plant. Consume small amounts with caution as you would when trying any new food.</li><li>If you have any questions please feel free to contact me with them and I will do my best to respond promptly. I am in the timber daily as the weather allows, but check emails every evening.</li></ul></li></ul>

Artemisia Ludoviciana Loose Leaf White Sage

Coming to you straight from the North Woods of Minnesota... dried LOBSTER mushrooms!Lobsters are a fantastic way to add color, texture, and flavor to any meal.The flavor is fantastic making these mushrooms a good choice for a stand alone side dish, or you use them to top off your favorite pasta dishes. They're also great to cook up in some butter and add them to summer salads.Both the color &amp; the flavor resemble seafood making this a great choice to add into summer crab salad.As with all wild edibles, if you have never had the pleasure of eating a lobster mushroom I highly recommend starting with a very small portion to ensure that you don't have an allergic reaction.The lobsters are harvested, sprayed with compressed air (to blow off any dirt, pollen, or plant matter) and dehydrated on the same day to help ensure the best possible flavors are sealed in. The dried pieces are then stored in an air tight glass jar. Once purchased I transfer them into a food grade bag prior to shipping. When you receive your package you can either keep them in the food grade bags (they will store for up to 1 year in the bags) or you can transfer them back into an air tight jar (the mushrooms can be stored for several years in sealed glass jars). Be sure to keep the mushrooms out of direct sunlight during storage. This will help ensure that they keep the bright red color.The mushrooms are NOT washed prior to dehydrating. When you rehydrate the mushrooms use a soft bristle brush to gently remove any spores prior to cooking. Please note that lobster mushrooms have white spores. If you notice a bit of white on the outside of the mushroom after rehydration don't panic! The spores are easily removed. They aren't harmful if consumed.Each lot will contain 1.3oz of dried lobster strips. All of these lobsters grew from short stalked white russula mushrooms. If you have questions please feel free to contact me with them.

Dried Minnesota Lobster Mushrooms

Here are the chicken strips you have all been waiting for!Fresh picked right here in the North Woods of Minnesota and directly into the kiln &amp; dehydrator the same evening. You can't beat the wonderful flavor and aroma of these strips.If you have never had the pleasure of eating a chicken of the woods before you're missing out! These mushrooms can be rehydrated and sauteed as a stand alone dish or added to your favorite pasta dishes. Home made pizza, perfect!As with all wild edibles, if you have never consumed this before I highly recommend starting with a small sample portion to help ensure you don't have a food allergy that you were unaware of.This mushroom will be sealed in an air tight glass jar until purchase. Prior to shipping I will transfer into food grade resealable foil bags. If you want to store your mushroom for awhile prior to use you can either store it in the food safe bag or you can store in an air tight glass container out of direct sunlight. This will help ensure bold colors as well as flavors. These mushrooms can be stored for up to a year in the food bags, or for several years in glass jars.Each lot will have 1.5oz of dried chicken strips.The mushrooms are NOT washed prior to dehydrating. When you rehydrate the mushrooms use a soft bristle brush to gently remove any spores prior to cooking.If you have any questions please feel free to contact me with them.Happy hunting!!

Dried Chicken of the Woods Mushroom Strips

1.5  oz

Coming to you straight from the North Woods of Minnesota... Butter-foot Boletes! (Boletus Auripes)These boletes were responsibly harvested, sliced in half, and dried on the day of harvest to ensure the fresh flavor didn't fade with time.All of these boletes were harvested young so the texture is fantastic and the colors are still bright. These are a pleasantly fragrant mushroom with a light earthy flavor.As with all wild edibles, if you have never had the pleasure of eating these before, I highly recommend eating a sample size amount the first time to ensure that you don't have a food allergy.The mushrooms will be sealed in glass jars until the time of purchase. I will transfer them into food grade bags for shipping. When you receive your mushrooms you can either leave them in the bag until you are ready to cook them, or you can transfer them back into an air tight glass jar and store out of direct sunlight.Each order will contain 1.2-1.4 oz of dried boletes. Since these are all young, the order will be roughly 20 mushrooms (40 halves).The mushrooms are NOT washed prior to dehydrating. When you rehydrate the mushrooms use a soft bristle brush to gently remove any spores or small leaf particles prior to cooking.If you have any questions please feel free to contact me with them. I'm always happy to help.Happy hunting!!

Dried Butter-foot Bolete Mushroom Halves

Coming to you straight from the North Woods of Minnesota, wild oysters!!These mushrooms were responsibly harvested and dried on the same day to ensure a great, fresh flavor.&nbsp;If you have never worked with dehydrated mushrooms before, these will be a great starter for you! Simply soak the dried mushrooms in water to rehydrate them. If you add a small pinch of salt to the water it will give them a slightly more firm texture when cooking.Oyster mushrooms have a wonderful flavor. They are a great stand alone snack. Simply sautee them in butter and a splash of garlic and they make a wonderful side for a steak dinner!Each lot of oysters will be shipped in a food safe bag, inside of a box (to avoid the abuse of shipping) and inside of a bubble mailer. The lots are 1.25-1.5oz each.If you have any questions feel free to give me a shout. I spend my days in the woods this time of year, but emails are checked nightly.

Dried Wild Oyster Mushrooms

1+ oz.

These black morels have been harvested responsibly from the North Woods of Minnesota in May 2023.They are picked, sprayed with an air compressor to remove any pollen or leaves that may be hanging on, and into the dehydrator the same day.You will receive just one ounce per lot (I always slip a few extras in to test while cooking).To rehydrate simply let the morels soak in cold water. Warm water will work, but the texture isn't as firm when you go to cook them up. A great way to help them stay firm is to soak them in a small bowl of water in the fridge for an hour prior to cooking.Morels have a wonderful stand alone flavor. If you have never fried them before, you're missing out! We like to slice ours in half, shake them in flour, and fry them in hot butter or bacon grease until they are crispy. It's a fail proof way to impress anyone.If you plan to store your dried mushrooms, I suggest taking them out of the food safe bag they arrive in and transferring them to a glass jar with an air tight lid. They should be kept out of direct sunlight. The mushrooms can be stored sealed in jars for several years.If you have any questions please feel free to contact me with them. Emails are answered nightly as I am out in the woods daily shrooming.Happy Hunting!

Minnesota Dried Black Morels

1  1 oz.

This blend of fall mushrooms will be a hit whether you give them as a gift or treat your own family with a delicious meal!Fall mushrooms have gorgeous colors making them the perfect to display until you are ready to cook them.The fall mushrooms have a much richer flavor blend than spring mushrooms do. They are amazing to cook and bake with. Shepherds pie, stroganoff, country stews, and soups all benefit from the wild mushrooms. The fall mushrooms that can be found in these mixes are chanterelles, gem studded puffballs, charbonnier, charcoal burners, honey mushrooms, macrolepiota, suillus, velvet boletes, wood corals, licorice corals, and several colors of rosulla. These mixes are just that, a mix of mushrooms and flavor. The packs may have any or all of these species. I separated these lots by weight and not species so if you buy two lots you may end up with slightly different mushrooms and flavor. Each lot is enough to fill a pint jar which equates to 1.5-2oz of dried shrooms.As with any wild mushroom, if you have never eaten them before I highly recommend eating a small batch first to test for food allergies. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.Happy hunting!

Fall Blend Wild Dried Mushrooms

Coming to your kitchen straight from the North Woods of Minnesota... giant puffball croutons! These were harvested in September, fully cooked and dehydrated.If you have never had the pleasure of trying this mushroom here is what you can expect.... the giant puffballs have a mild, earthy flavor. When cooked &amp; dehydrated they have a brittle yet fragile feel to them. You can take these guys from the jar and crumble over your salad for instant croutons.If salads aren't your thing, try rehydrating these bits, dipping them in egg, rolling them in flour, and frying in butter. That is hands down the best way to enjoy the puffballs full flavor.&nbsp;They will be stored in glass jars until shipped. Once you receive your item I highly recommend putting them back into a glass jar with a tight seal and keeping them out of direct sunlight. This will help to ensure premium taste &amp; texture.These are a great starter mushroom for those who are new to working with dried mushrooms. The puffballs remain bright white even in soups. Visual appeal, amazing flavor, what more can you ask for?

Giant Puffball Dried Croutons

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This is a fantastic summer blend of dried mushrooms all foraged here in the North Woods of Minnesota!There are several different types of mushrooms in this mix including lobsters, chanterelles, millers, honey mushrooms, and several types of russulas. This blend has been in the making from late spring into the late summer. The summer mushrooms tend to have a lighter flavor than the hearty fall mushrooms. They are perfect for adding to stews and soups.For rehydration you can either soak them in water, or for a fuller soup base you can also rehydrate them by simmering them in broth. For this blend I would recommend simmering in vegetable broth. This blend pairs well with chicken, turkey, and pork. If you are new to cooking with dried mushrooms this will be a good starter mix for you. The mild flavor lends well for experimental cooking (you can't overload your dish and over flavor it with mushrooms). Too few and the flavor will be really light, too many and the flavor won't over power your dish.The mushrooms are sealed in a glass jar until purchased. I transfer them into food grade bags and they are shipped in a bag, a box, and a bubble mailer to ensure they arrive safe and sound. Each lot will have 1.5-2oz of dried mushrooms. This may not sound like much, but it actually takes dozens of mushrooms to reach this quantity.The mushrooms will be ready to use right out of the package. If you plan to store them they should be placed in glass air tight jars and kept out of direct sunlight. These mushrooms can sit on the shelf for several years.If you have any questions please feel free to contact me with them. Happy hunting!

Summer Blend of Dried Mushrooms for Soups and Stews

Foraged right here in the North Woods of Minnesota- smooth and silky chanterelles!These organic mushrooms were carefully sourced and harvested responsibly to help ensure future harvests.After picking, they were cleaned with compressed air &amp; cool misted before the drying process began. They will be ready to rehydrate and cook straight from the bag.They are stored in glass jars until sold. Once sold they are carefully packaged to ensure they reach you in prime condition.I am selling them in bags of 2 dried ounces, but if you would like a larger quantity please feel free to contact me. I will gladly work with you to make sure you get exactly what you're hunting for!The mushrooms are NOT washed prior to dehydrating. When you rehydrate the mushrooms use a soft bristle brush to gently remove any spores prior to cooking.The last gallery photo shows the fresh mushrooms that have been stripped for drying.

Dried Chanterelle Strips and Petals

**Chaga will not be harvested again until early winter. If you're interested please join the waitlist and you will receive an email when fresh stock is available.Northern Minnesota wild harvested Chaga Mushroom Chunks – Pure, Potent and Powerful - Harvested Only From Living Birch treesThis listing is for one dry pound of small chaga chunks and slabs (1-3 inches) that have been properly kiln dried and kept in a sealed glass jar.Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) medicinal mushroom chunks come from the beautiful North Woods of Minnesota, which many considered among the best available due to its high content of polysaccharides, particularly the compound known as Beta-D-Glucans. In addition, it contains a number of secondary metabolites, including phenolic compounds, melanins, and triterpenes containing small amounts of betulinic acid.This chaga is pure, potent and powerful natural antioxidant and immune system enhancer. It will provide you with a great tasting tea and energy boost! These chaga chunks will make your tea preparation easy. The small chaga chunks &amp; slabs are carefully cut by hand. The greater surface area provides more effective brewing and greater nutritional benefit since the water can penetrate faster and deeper inside the smaller pieces.I do not use any food additives, such as preservatives, flavorings or colors.How to brew chaga chunks:Bring water almost to boiling point (175 degrees) - turn down to low. It's important that you don't drop your chaga into boiling water. Boiling water will cause the chaga to crumble prematurely and you will not get the maximum medicinal benefit.The weight proportion between chunks and water should be roughly 1:5. The smaller chunks will be perfect for single cups, larger chunks and slabs can be used for steeping an entire pot at a time. Remember, you can always break the slabs apart and use them to brew smaller batches of tea.Let them simmer until the water turns a reddish brown color, or, at least 2-3 (some even steep for 6-8) hours to extract more of the bioactive ingredients.Strain the tea into a mug and add some maple syrup, honey, or ginger to taste.Remember that you can reuse chaga chunks. After brewing, keep chaga tea in the refrigerator. No more than 36-48 hours to prevent bacteria growth. Your chunks can be reused several times on back to back days. Typically when the color becomes golden (like a pale ale) you have used the medicinal portion of the chaga. Used chaga can be placed into compost piles, bins, or even crumbled and added to the dirt of a flower bed or deck pots.If you are looking for other sizes, feel free to drop me a note. I have large single pieces that were dried as whole pieces with the help of a processing kiln. I also have shaved chaga for loose leaf style tea or baking. I can make powder as well, but due to the labor intensive process it may take up to a week to prepare for you.If you have any questions please feel free to drop me a note.

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