Minnesota Mushroom News + Recipes
The History of Commercial Mushroom Farming
As far back as hunter-gatherer times, humans have been gathering mushrooms to eat. Over 10,000 species of fungi produce these fruiting bodies, which means different species are found all over the world.
BIG NEWS: R&R Cultivation is Moving to New Hope, MN
This new space will bring our weekly production of mushrooms from 1,000 lbs/week to over 5,500 lbs/week. Learn more about this exciting move to New Hope, MN!
Spring Farmers Markets Are Here!
At R&R Cultivation, we’re big proponents of supporting local small businesses. A visit to the farmers market is one of the best ways for members of our community to support local produce and livestock farmers. That’s why we’re so excited for the upcoming farmers market season!
Sourcing Local Mushrooms for Your MN Restaurant
Many restaurant chefs enjoy cooking with flavor-packed mushrooms like Maitake, Beech mushrooms, and Oysters of all shapes and colors. But not all of these mushroom varieties are found in Minnesota forests, and none can be foraged year-round. What’s a fungi-loving restaurateur to do?
How R&R is Cultivating a Positive Workplace
Many of our company’s core principles pertain to how our employees are treated. We believe happy and motivated team members are integral to a company’s success, so we’ve taken measures to ensure our employees always feel appreciated at work.
How to Use Powdered Mushrooms
Our powdered Chaga and Lion’s Mane mushrooms have huge potential as dietary supplements – scientists are just beginning to research what many cultures have known for generations.
Think You Hate Mushrooms? Try These Recipes.
R&R Cultivation strives to change the mushroom game by offering unique, locally-grown, gourmet mushrooms that may turn you into a mushroom lover yet! Here are a few recipes we’d recommend to anyone who wants to give mushrooms another shot.
Vegan Mushroom Chili
Are you looking for a delicious vegan chili recipe? This mushroom chili developed by Kara Slowinski features Lion's Mane and Shiitake mushrooms from R&R Cultivation.
VoyageMinnesota Magazine Article: Meet Nick Robinson of R&R Cultivation
Nick Robinson was featured in a VoyageMinnesota Magazine article - read it here. Today we’d like to introduce you to Nick Robinson. Them and their team share their story with us below:
Access Fresh Mushrooms All Winter Long!
We’re smack dab in the middle of our state’s coldest months, which means it’s nearly impossible to find fresh, local produce. Luckily you can always count on R&R Cultivation to keep producing our gourmet, organic mushrooms year-round!
Fresh Minnesota Mushrooms - R&R Cultivation featured in Go Solo
R&R was featured in Go Solo. Read the article below:
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Mushroom Spotlight: Versatile Shiitakes
Often considered a humble mushroom, shiitakes are anything but boring. While they are extremely versatile and can be used in many dishes, shiitakes still have a flavor all their own.
