The Mushroomery will have freshly cultivated, certified organic white elm mushrooms this coming Saturday. White elm are a versatile mushroom that can be added to any meal. They have an all-purpose mushroom flavor and meaty texture.     

White Elm Mushroom Sauté

½ pound fresh mushrooms

½ cup fresh herbs

1 cup sliced, fresh vegetables

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

Salt to taste

Heat a medium sized pan with olive oil in it on medium heat. Add the vegetables and mushrooms and cook 8 minutes stirring frequently. Take the pan off of the heat and stir in the vinegar, herbs and salt if desired. This can be served as the main meal, a topping or a side dish.

White Elm Mushroom Omelet

1 cup fresh mushrooms or ¼ oz. dried

4 eggs

2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons olive oil

¼ cup grated jack cheese

¼ cup grated cheddar cheese

1 green onion chopped

Chopped green and red peppers

Sauté mushrooms in the butter or olive oil for 10 minutes on medium heat. Add peppers and onion and continue to sauté  until. Cook on low heat stirring frequently until eggs are just about done. Add cheese, fold in half and cook about 5 minutes.