Willow Mountain Mushrooms ~ Shroom Shack

2012-02-10T21:24:00.000-08:00

Ok... so, they are Shih Tzu Puppies... ready to go home!

Know anyone looking for a sweet puppy? Please share

Fwd: splits report/Frontier

2012-02-10T14:37:00.001-08:00

We are almost there! So close to making that 250 mark for Frontier. Really need to do that as shipping will cost OVER $50 otherwise and no one wants to pay for shipping! am I right?

I am going to do what I said I wasn't... I'm going to hold Frontier over until next week. I will place that order on Thursday night/Friday morning next week and it will be in for delivery starting Wednesday the 22nd. In doing this people will be able to get their estimated totals to me so I can place that order. Frontier requires that I pay for the order when I place it. Here is the PDF of the Frontier catalog so you may see ALL that they have to offer. It does take a minute to kick in. At least for this ancient computer it does... lol. Here is the pdf for the sale cat for this month. I sent out a list detail earlier this week... lots easier to order from actually, but LONG email. Let me know if you would like me to re-send it please.

CLNF splits report

For new members... to order off this report just hit reply and fill in with the quantity you would like to have.

If a case is not filled I will not order it.

Please fill it in as per example:

item # Desc price avail want will take up to

14490 oats og $0.77/# 20 10 15

This shows that someone would like to have 10 pounds of the 20 left and to help fill the case they are willing to take up to 15 pounds.

Doing this helps me out a lot so I'm not trying to make calls and send out emails at the last minute to fill cases.

Blessings,

Wendy

Willow Mountain Mushrooms

Food Co-op Splits report for February 2012

Please return to me by Sunday night Feb 12th

Member name: Phone:

item num desc price Avail want will take up to

030005 Whole Almonds 25# $3.85/lb 15#

010005 Apl Swiss Style Gran 25# $1.65/lb 15#

032546 OG lg pieces Cashews 25# $7.75/#* 15#

075090 OG Wheat Berries PG50# $0.67/# 20#

040562 Dried Sweet Bing Cherries $7.50/# 8#

040233 Dried Tart cherries unsweeten $6.50/# 8#

040087 Date Coconut rolls OG $3.15/# 10#

40529 Ginger slices, low sug, imp $3.10/# 4#

40160 Mixed Fruit Natural $4.30/# 20#

(pear, peach, prunes, apples, apricots)

040292 Papaya Spears NO sug/Nat $4.75/# 8#

(Natural, NO Sugar, Imported)

050504 OG Chia Seeds 5# $4.50 /# 3#

050015 OG Flax Seeds 25# $1.20/# 17#

050075 OG RAW sunflower seeds $2.25/# 20#

060089 OG sm red beans 25# $1.50/# 20#

080033 OG Yellow corn meal $0.70/# 15#

075082 OG Basmati rice, brown $1.10/# 15#

101252 OG brown rice Lasagna $3.35 ea 6

(by Tinkyada)

140078 Orange Hawaiin Juice summer song $2.25 ea 6

~ Fresh pressed orange, passion fruit, tangerine juice, pineapple juice and white grape juice from concentrate; lime juice, guar; acerola cherry juice; bee pollen; and pannex ginseng extract, calcium, vitmin C, vitamin E, iron, vitamin A and folate added. 32 oz glass container

141255 OG Pomegranate/Blueberry 32 oz $2.00 ea 6

(ing: og fruit juices: pomegranate, blueberry, cherry, apple, grape, acerola cherry from conc. og Allow vera juice, and og grape seed) by Lakewood. Pasteurized.

210355 Xylitol (from hardwood Birch) $5.00/# 2

301298 Mori-Nu ex-firm Tofu $1.40 ea 6

(no refridgeration needed)

371470 OG Blue Tortilla Chips $3.46 ea 6

Produce recipients that are getting this for the first time... if you would like me to include you in these emails please let me know. I have added the produce customer list to this email this time, but will not be doing so in the future.

Also, if you do not wish to continue to receive either the dry goods or the produce emails let me know that as well. I don't want to be adding to excess emails for you.

Thanks!

Wendy

Ideas for next weeks boxes

2012-02-08T14:58:00.000-08:00

Organic Produce Co-op for week of Feb 13th

So far this is what I'm looking at putting in next weeks boxes. If you have anything that you would like to see don't hesitate to inquire. If you are interested in ordering 1/2 or full cases of something (not just what I have listed below) just ask and I will look up pricing and availability. Many herbs are available.

Apples ~ Pink Lady, Braeburn, Fuji and Granny Smith

Navel oranges, lemons, Pears~ Red D'Anjou, D'Anjou and Bosc

Bananas

Baby Boc Choi, Spinach Bunched, Broccoli (full bundle), Carrots, Celery, Cucumbers, Red Onions, Snow Peas, Orange Bell Peppers, Leeks, Lettuce ~ Red and Green Leaf, Bacon Avocado, Garlic & Ginger, Roma Tomatoes, Squash ~ Zucchini and Acorn and Beets

The Chard is amazing again as is the Kale. If you would be interested in seeing it on the add on list please let me know. I will keep tally and if enough let me know that they would like it I will order it for our group.

strawberries? blueberries? ~ I'm watching the pricing. How many of you would be interested in either or both?

Really want to see green beans again next week... please let me know. I'm trying to avoid getting the same things every week, but the old standards... well... they are just too good not to keep on the menu.

I will be posting the 'menu' for our boxes along with add ons list for next week.

I place my order on Friday. Can make adjustments to it on Saturday morning. Let me know as soon as you can what size box you will be getting next week.

Blessings!

Wendy

Willow Mountain Mushrooms

Naturally Grown Portabella, White Button, Shiitake, and Oyster Mushrooms

Grown in the Ozark Mountains

www.WillowMountainMushrooms.com

Become 'friends' on fb for the latest health info, recipes, delivery times/dates, and more! Would love to chat with you!

Organic Produce for the week of Feb 6th, 2012

2012-02-05T07:24:00.001-08:00

Willow Mountain Mushrooms

Wednesday Feb 8th delivery in Mountain Home and Gainesville

Pick up point ~ Behind Vac's etc from 3:15-4pm

NEW!!! Thursday Feb 9th delivery in Willow Spring NEW!!!

Lot next to Hillbilly Junction from 11-11:30 am

Thursday Feb 9th delivery in West Plains

Pick up point ~ Parking lot behind Murphy Oil/in front of Walmart from 12-12:45

Barring any difficulties or unseen problems this is what you will find in your boxes this week.

$20 basic box: 1 green or red leaf lettuce, 1# carrot, sm combo of broc/cauli, 8 oz green bean, green onion, sweet red onion, chard, roma tomato, yellow bell pepper (sweet!), 1 ea braeburn, pink lady and fuji apple, 2 ea navel orange and tangerine, 1 ea bosc and d'anjou pear and small bunch of bananas

$20 fruit: 2 ea pink lady, braeburn, fuji and navels. 1 ea red d'anjou, bosc and d'anjou pear. 4 ea tangerines. 2 small bunches of bananas. and a blueberry

$20 veggie box: 1 red leaf, 1 romaine, 1 eggplant, 1 carrot, lg broc/cauli combo, 1# green bean, chard, 2 roma toms, 1 green onion, cilantro and parsley, 1 zucchini, 2 yellow bell pepper, 2 sweet red onions.

+$10 fruit added: 1 each ~ braeburn, fuji, bosc, d'anjou. 2 each Navels and tangerines. small bunch of bananas. and a Blueberry

$30 basic box: 1 each red leaf and Romaine, 1 carrot, small broc/cauli combo, 8 oz green bean, 2 roma toms, 1 yellow pepper, 1 sweet red onion, rainbow chard, cilantro, parsley, greenonion eggplant, zucchini, 1 each fuji, pink lady, bosc and d'anjou, 2 ea navels, tangerines and red d'anjou. 1 large bunch of bananas.

$30 veggie box: 1 ea red leaf and romaine lettuce. 2# carrots, lg broc/cauli combo, pound of green beans, 2 roma toms 2 yellow peppers, 2 red onions, chard, cilantro, parsley, green onion eggplant, 2 zucchini.

$40 Box: 1 ea red and Romaine lettuce, carrot, large broc/cauli, pound of green beans, 3 romas, yellow bell pepper, 2 red onions, chard, cilantro, parsley, green onion, eggplant, 2 zucchini. 2 fuji, pink lady, navels, tangerines and red pears. 1 bosc and d'anjou. 1 large bunches of bananas.

$50 box: 1 ea red leaf and Romaine lettuce, carrot, bundle of broc, head of cauli, pound of green beans, 3 romas, 2 yellow bell peppers, 2 red onions, chard, cilantro, parsley, green onion, eggplant and 2 zucchini. 2 ea fuji, pink lady, bosc, d'anjou and red d'anjou. 4 each navel oranges and tangerines. 2 large bunches of bananas.

NEW $20 Juicers box small: 1 green leaf lettuce, 5# carrots, 1 celery, 2# beets, 8 granny smiths (if granny's are out we will sub with another)

If you do not see something listed as coming in your box or would like additional pieces you may request to add them.

Fruit may also be left over. So, we are offering a $5 mixed fruit bag of our choice once all orders are bagged and we see what we have left over.

Please feel free to send an email to add on. I will fill add ons in the order they are received.

MUSHROOMS are being Harvested! The Oyster are popping out beautifully! As are the Shiitake!

I've linked them to our website so you can learn all the wonderful benefits of them. Check out our recipe page for ideas as well.

4 oz Oyster for $3

4 oz Shiitake for $3

Get ready for Portabella! They are just two weeks away!

3# red, white and blue potato for $3

This is a bag of smaller potatoes that are red, yellow/creamy white and purple/blue. They are all on the smaller side.

2 pound smaller red potato for $2.50 (sold out last week... fresh box coming in!)

2 pound purple potatoes for $2.50

3 pound medium yam for $4.25

2 pound bag of lemons for $3

5 pound beets for $10 (can do lower quantities at $2 per pound as well)

$5 mix bag of fruit ~ whatever I have left over after bagging

Blueberries!!! 6 oz of very tasty berries for $2.85... this is down from a couple of weeks ago when they were $3.25! I have a limited quantity on hand this week.

Acorn Squash $1.10 per pound **

Spaghetti Squash $2.30 per pound **

**I will weigh each and give you the one closest to the weight you are requesting on the squash.

Ginger $2 (approx 4 oz)

Garlic ~ 3 Christopher Ranch Garlic for $3.75

Carrots at $1 per pound

Leaf Lettuce at $1.50 each

Carob Cashews $2 per bag

Coconut Carob Clusters $1.50 per bag

Organic Quinoa from an White Mountain Farm of CO. The man that owns this farm is one of the farmers that got together to create the distribution network we are using. They created it to help get small farms' items to places that they otherwise would not have been able to get to. I have packaged them in

2 pound lots for $8 each. They retail it on their website for $4.99 per pound so this is a $2 savings for our co-op!

I reserve the right to substitute something if an item I have on order does not arrive or if we reject it due to it not being of good quality.

I think I have covered everything. Let me know if you have any questions. I'm nursing a baby and homeschooling, so if you would rather talk on the phone please send an email to let me know to call you and what it is about. Please be sure to include your phone number and best time to call in the email. I will be more than happy to talk to you on the phone! Sort of one of my favorite things to do...

Thanks so much!

Blessings,

Wendy

I do have one more thing to add... not related to the business at hand though...

I raise Shih Tzu and have two pretty brindle and white females for sale. They are available just in time for Valentines Day. Eight weeks old on Feb 6th. I have more recent photos to put up, but you can see some pictures of them at http://shi-anneshih-tzus.blogspot.com/

They are CKC registered. Dad is Imperial Blue and Mom Brindle and White. Pups are loved on throughout the day as they are raised in our home. I'm asking $325 each. Interested? or know someone that may be... please contact me. Thanks!

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Willow Mountain Mushrooms

Naturally Grown Portabella, White Button, Shiitake, and Oyster Mushrooms

Grown in the Ozark Mountains

www.WillowMountainMushrooms.com

Become 'friends' on fb for the latest health info, recipes, delivery times/dates, and more! Would love to chat with you!

Willow Springs Pick Up Point

2012-02-03T20:15:00.001-08:00

To help serve the Willow Springs area better we will be making a stop at Hillbilly Junction from 11-11:30 am on Thursday's starting next week.

Then be heading to the West Plains Pick up point at Murphy Oil/Walmart for pick up from 12-12:30. Home/work deliveries to follow pick ups.

Ideas for next weeks boxes

2012-02-02T22:35:00.001-08:00

Organic Produce Co-op for week of Feb 6th

Fruit: Bananas, Fuji, Braeburn, Pink Lady and Granny Smith Apples, Navel Oranges, Tangeloes, Bosc and D'Anjou Pears and lemons.

Veggies and Herbs: Rainbow Chard, Red and Green Leaf lettuce, Romaine lettuce, Italian flat leaf Parsley, cilantro, carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, Sweet Yellow Bell Peppers, Jumbo sweet Red Onions, Roma Tomatoes, Zucchini Squash and Green Beans.

Add on's (list as of tonight):

3# Garnet Yams $4.25
Beets 5# for $10
Spaghetti Squash $2.30/pound (limited quantity... get your order in early as I can add to our order on Sat before 11am),
Acorn Squash $1.10 per pound (limited quantity... please get your order in early for this item. I have until 11am Saturday to add more if need be)
Red-White-and-Blue Potatoes... on the small side these are a purple potato, a standard red and a yellow variety that has a creamy white colored skin. Will be in 3# bags for $3.
There should also be carrots, lettuce and Yellow Bell Peppers available to add on.
2# lemon for $3.
$5 Fruit bag ~our choice - whatever we have left over after getting the boxes ready. This worked great and really helped out this week ~ Thanks! I actually ran out of bananas this week. I'm ordering an extra case so we don't run short. That means I should have extra bananas to add to the boxes if you want to add a small or large bunch on.
Ginger 50cents/oz
3pk garlic for $3.75
Carob Coconut Clusters $1.50 / 6oz
Carob coated cashews $2 / 6oz
2# Quinoa (USA grown!)

After I speak with our supplier tomorrow I will work the numbers and let you know what we are looking at putting in each box.

I place my order tomorrow... for those that need to, please place your box order for next week by Saturday Morning so I can be sure to have you covered.

We do recycle the boxes... esp the nice heavy duty boxes whose lids fold over to protect the contents and the banana boxes. If you have no use for them, please send them back our way. We also recycle the black and blue produce flats. Saves money and the environment. Thanks for your help!

Blessings,

Wendy

PS. We are considering making a drop off point in Willow Springs. How many of you would utilize that drop off point? Do you have friends, family and neighbors that would be interested in getting the produce every week or every other week too? Share our website, make a list (names, numbers, emails)... ask around... How many families do you think would benefit by us creating this drop off point? Maybe create a mini co-op of 5-10 families... Thanks for your time! ~w

In the Boxes

2012-01-30T13:17:00.001-08:00

Willow Mountain Mushrooms

Wednesday Feb 1st delivery in Mountain Home and Gainesville

Pick up point ~ Behind Vac's etc from 3:15-4pm

Thursday Feb 2nd delivery in West Plains

Pick up point ~ Parking lot behind Murphy Oil/in front of Walmart from 12-12:45

Barring any difficulties or unseen problems this is what you will find in your boxes this week.

$20 basic box: 1 red leaf, 1# carrot, small combo of broc/cauli, 8 oz green bean, 4 oz snow pea, roma tomato, yellow bell pepper (sweet!), 1 ea pink lady and granny smith apple, 2 ea tangelo and tangerine, 1 ea bosc and d'anjou pear, 2 kiwi and small bunch of bananas

$20 fruit: 2 ea pink lady, granny, bosc and d'anjou. 4 ea tangelo, tangerine and kiwi. 2 large bunches of bananas

$20 veggie box: 1 red leaf, 1 celery, 1 green cabbage, 1 carrot, small broc/cauli combo, 8 oz green bean, 6 oz snow pea, 1 roma tom, 2# yam, 1 yellow bell pepper, 2 sweet red onions.

+$10 fruit added: 2 each ~ pink lady, granny smith, tangelo, tangerine and kiwi. 1 each bosc and d'anjou pear. small bunch of bananas.

$30 basic box: 1 each green and red leaf, 1 celery, 1 cabbage, 1 carrot, sm combo broc/cauli, 8 oz green bean, 6 oz snow pea, 2 roma, 1 yellow bell pepper, 1 sweet red onion, 1 each: pink lady and granny smith apples, 2 ea: tangelo, tangerine, bosc and d'anjou pear. 4 kiwi and large bunch of bananas

$30 veggie box: 1 ea green and red leaf lettuce, celery, cabbage, carrot, lg broc/cauli combo, 2# green beans, 6 oz snow pea, 2 romas, 1# beets, 1.5# yams, 2 yellow bell peppers and 2 sweet red onions.

$40 Box: 1 ea red and green leaf lettuce, celery, cabbage, carrot, large combo broc/cauli, 1# green beans, 6 oz snow peas, 2 romas, 1# beets, 1 yellow bell pepper, 1 sweet red onion. 2 each pink lady, granny smith, tangelo, bosc and d'anjou. 4 ea tangerine and kiwi. 2 large bunches of bananas.

$50 box: 1 ea green and red leaf lettuce, celery, cabbage, carrot, bundle of broc, head of cauli, pound of green beans, 12 oz snow pea, 2 romas, 1.5# beets, 1 yellow bell pepper, 2 red onions. 3 each pink lady and granny smith apples. 2 each tangeloes, bosc and d'anjou pears. 6 tangerines. 4 kiwi. 2 large bunches of bananas

There is additional celery available as well as leaf lettuces, yams, beets, yellow bells and onions. If you do not see them listed as coming in your box or would like additional pieces you may request to add them.

Fruit may also be left over... will know more about quantities later today.

Please feel free to send an email to add on. I will fill add ons in the order they are received.

5 pound yellow #2 potato for $4

2 pound smaller red potato for $2.50 (low inv.)

2 pound purple potatoes for $2.50

3 pound medium yam for $4.25

2 pound bag of lemons for $3

5 pound beets for $10 (can do lower quantities at $2 per pound as well)

$5 mix bag of fruit ~ whatever I have left over after bagging

Frozen Cherries ~ $4 per pound

*** everyone that wanted cherries... they did come in! Please let me know how much you would like ~ even if you already sent me a message on it... do it again to make sure I have it down please. ***

Ginger 50 cents per ounce... I will get as close to what you want as possible and will have some in bags with price marked on them for you to choose from.

Garlic ~ 3 Christopher Ranch Garlic for $3.75

Carrots at $1 per pound

Leaf Lettuce at $1.50 each

Kiwi ~ 2 for $1

Carob Cashews $2 per bag

Coconut Carob Clusters $1.50 per bag

I have plenty to make more boxes this week. If you would like to get an extra box to Bless a friend or neighbor with I will be happy to make it up.

Thanks so much!

Blessings,

Wendy

I do have one more thing to add... not related to the business at hand though...

I raise Shih Tzu and have two pretty brindle and white females for sale. They will be available just in time for Valentines Day. Eight weeks old on Feb 6th. I have more recent photos to put up, but you can see some pictures of them at http://shi-anneshih-tzus.blogspot.com/

They are CKC registered. I'm asking $325 each. Interested? or know someone that may be... please contact me. Thanks!

Yummy Additions! Not just produce!

2012-01-25T23:37:00.001-08:00

Hi Everyone!

I have some yummy additions for you to think about today as we deliver in Mountain Home!

For Produce I have ~

5# OG Red Beets for $10

OG Yellow no. 2 Potatoes 5 pounds for $4

smaller med OG Red potatoes 3 pounds for $2.50

5 pound bag of og juicing carrots for $5 (I cook with these too... they make great salads!)

OG Blueberries 6 oz $3.25

note: blueberries are not included in the standard $20 box this week. I didn't put beets or potatoes in your order unless you requested them. Everyone has One Pound of table carrots in their boxes... this weeks juicing carrots are table carrot sized. Not Jumbo as they were last week.

OG/og = organic which translates as meaning non-gmo as well.

One of the founders of the distributorship that we are getting the organic produce through is White Mountain Farm of Colorado. Basically it was several family farms that came together and created this distribution network so they could get their products to more people in a more efficient manor, rather than each of them trucking their own individual products around they co-op'd together to get the job done so they could concentrate on their farming rather than distributing.

White Mountain Farm grows several varieties of potatoes as well we quinoa... all certified organic and all brought to us by the distributorship.

I wrote to you a little earlier this week about Quinoa. Just wanted to share with you that the Quinoa that we can get with our produce is grown right here in the USA! That is wonderful! The Quinoa I was getting before was coming from Peru.

Here are some dry goods that I have available:

2 pounds of OG White Mountain Quinoa for $8

3 pound OG YELLOW Split Peas for $4.50 (even our kids ASK to have the yellow split pea soup I make using these. Saute' some sweet red onion and a bit of sweet yellow bell pepper to add to the 'soaked overnight' peas. Yes you should soak them, but I forget to sometimes... oh well)

5 Pounds of OG Corn Meal [fine ground - not course] for $6 (I have an easy yummy gluten free corn bread recipe I will share below. We make it to go with our split pea soup.)

2 pound Apple Natural Swiss Style granola for $5 (I couldn't stop snacking on this tonight, but then along came...)

6 oz Carob coated Cashews for $2 each {Ingredients: Cashews, malted barley and corn, fractionated palm kernel oil, carob powder, soy lecithin, and confectioners glaze (a mixture of guar gum and beeswax).}

6 oz Coconut Carob clusters (coconut aids in digestion) for $1.50 each {Ingredients: Coconut, malted barley and corn, fractionated palm kernel oil, carob powder, and soy lecithin (an emulsifier).}

Read a little about carob here. The enjoyable caffeine free alternative to chocolate. Do you have a dog/s? You may want to note that dogs should not eat chocolate as, if they do, it could make them fatally ill. Carob is a wonderful alternative. I make a trail mix using a variety of dried fruits and nuts (typically walnuts and cashews) then toss in a bit of carob coated cashews or carob chips for a quick treat.

"Nutrition in Carob Vs. Chocolate

Overview

Carob is frequently used as a substitute for chocolate because it can be made to taste and look similar to chocolate. Additionally, carob is often touted for its high nutrient content. However, closer examination reveals that both carob and chocolate both are quite nutritious, as long as they do not contain large amounts of added fat or sugar.

Fat

Carob is significantly lower in fat than chocolate. According to the National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, 1 oz. of unsweetened chocolate contains 15g of fat, while 1 oz. of carob flour, which is about ¼ cup, contains 0g fat. The same amount of cocoa powder, which has had much of the fat-containing cocoa butter removed, provides 4g fat. Carob is a good alternative if you are following a low-fat diet, but carefully examine food labels, because carob-containing products may include added fat from other sources.

Carbohydrate

Another distinctive difference between carob and chocolate is the carbohydrate content. Chocolate contains about 8g carbohydrate per ounce and cocoa powder 16g per ounce, but both contain 0g sugar. Carob flour, on the other hand, provides 25g total carbohydrate and 14g sugar per ounce. Just as carob products often contain added fat, many chocolate products contain added sugar, which would offset this difference. Both carob and chocolate are also sources of dietary fiber, containing 11g and 5g per ounce, respectively.

Vitamins

Both carob and chocolate contain a variety of B vitamins, but carob contains higher concentration of these essential nutrients, including thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6 and folate. Neither is a good source of vitamin B12, which is found mainly in animal products.

Minerals

Both carob and chocolate are also sources of many essential minerals. Carob is particularly high in calcium, containing nearly 100mg per ounce. Calcium is an important mineral for maintaining bone health, according to Medline Plus. Both are rich in iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, copper, manganese and selenium, but chocolate contains higher concentrations of each of these minerals.

Stimulants

One of the more important differences between carob and chocolate is the level of stimulants they contain. Chocolate contains small concentrations of caffeine and another stimulant called theobromine. According to Medline Plus, certain individuals should limit caffeine intake, including pregnant women and some people with heart conditions. These individuals could use carob as a chocolate substitute, since carob does not contain caffeine or theobromine.

Here are a couple of recipes to make using the og yellow corn meal above~

Corn Bread - Gluten Free - NON GMO!!!Homestead Cornbread

2 cups organic yellow corn meal from Country Life Natural Foods

4 tsp Aluminum Free Baking Powder by Rumford

1.5 tsp Redmonds Real Salt

1.5 cups of Farm Fresh Milk

2 unbeaten farm fresh eggs

2 TBS oil (grapeseed and olive are my choices)

Preheat oven to 425 with oiled cast iron skillet inside.

Blend dry ingredients together.

Add milk, egg, and oil to dry ingredients and mix well. Let sit for approximately 5 mins... basically when the oven is preheated and the oiled skillet is good and HOT pour the mix into the skillet - it will sizzle and crisp up the edges nicely. Bake for 25 - 30 minutes... the top will be nice and firm, tester will be clean, and the edges will be nice and crisp with a touch of brown showing.

Pizza - GF - nonGMO Corn Bread Crust Pizza

The above recipe and method. Today instead of milk I used my kefir. Add 1 tsp basil and 1/2 tsp garlic powder to dry and 1/2 tsp of anchovie paste to the mix during the addition of wet ingredients.

Pour into the HOT cast iron skillet. to with Mandoline sliced tomatoes that have sat in a bowl and had 1/4 tsp of real salt, 1/2 to 1 tsp basil, and 1/4 to 1/2 tsp of anchovie paste stired in - I sliced these up and added and stired then let rest while I prepped the other ingredients. Sweet peppers - thin/mandoline sliced, 8 oz white buttons (ours of course lol) - sliced with an egg slicer, sweet red onion sliced on the mandoline... then top all with freshly grated cheese of your choice... ours was Cabot Extra Sharp Cheddar.

Bake the same as usual... until you see that the cheese is starting to tan like how you cook other pizzas.

Good gluten free alternative!

I think that is everything I wanted to touch base on today. Bob will be in Mountain Home tomorrow afternoon.

Blessings,

Wendy

Splits Report

2012-01-14T12:52:00.001-08:00

Below is the Splits report for Country Life Natural Foods. I typically get this out on Thursday and request it be back to me on Saturday. Sorry for getting this out so late. Because I'm sending this out on Saturday I am asking that it be sent back to me by Monday. I am placing this order on Tuesday.

This is one of my favorite parts of a buying club/food co-op. We all get the benefits of the lower bulk pricing without the risk of having to buy a large bulk back.

To order off of this just hit the 'reply' button and fill in the quantity you would like. If a case is not filled I will not be ordering it. So as you are filling it out say you would like to get 1 pound of cashews, but you would take up to 5 pounds. Just put "1 - 5 pounds" under the heading "quantity you would like" next to the cashews.

If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask. I will be home all weekend and Monday.

If you would like to add full cases to your order you may still do so through Monday as well. Visit www.clnf.org for their full product listing. Just hit on the shop tab to check out what is available through Country Life.

I am continuing to accept Frontier orders. We need to meet a $250 min to get free shipping. I can not place an order if we do not achieve this amount. Shipping will eat all the cost savings. www.frontiercoop.com The items on the website are 1) just a fraction of what they offer 2) we get about a 40% discount from the prices listed. Frontier carries a whole host of other manufacturers items at wholesale prices for us to choose from. They only show their own products on their retail website. If there is something that you would like me to look up for you let me know - I'd be happy to! Here is a pdf of their full catalog. And here is this months sale catalog. Enjoy browsing the pdf versions for now. They only send me 5 BIG catalogs with each order I place.

Thanks so much!

Have a Wonderful Weekend!

Wendy

item No Desc price per quantity avail quantity you would like

010005 Apple Natural Swiss Style Granola $1.65/# 15

032546 OG Cashews lg pc 7.75/# 20

060077 OG Yellow Split peas 1.00/# 10

040048 Banana Chips - UNSWEETENED 1.60/# 6

080033 Yellow Corn OG meal .70/# 10

080052 OG Rolled Oats .77/# 25

090019 OG Buckwheat Flour (gf=gluten free) 1.55/# 15

101256 Br Rice Veggie Spiral (gf) 3.15 ea 6

101252 Lasagna OG (gf) 3.35 ea 6

101251 rice noodle Elbows (gf) 3.15 6

371470 OG Blue Tortilla Chips (YUM!) 3.46 6

141208 Lemon Juice (no preservatives) 2.85 10

070004 OG Hulled Barley .65/# 10

062549 OG Red Lentils 1.80/# 15

Next week in produce

2012-01-13T14:57:00.000-08:00

Willow Mountain Mushrooms

417-284-3485

Next week in produce

Deliver in Mountain Home on Wednesday

Deliver in West Plains on Thursday

On order for delivery next week~ Jan 18/19th

Lemon small ~perfect for lemon water

Apple, Fuji

Apple, Pinova Prem.

Apple, Granny Smith

Pear, Bosc

Kiwi

Tangerine, Satsuma

Baby Boc Choi Red

Lettuce, Red Leaf

Beet, Chioggia Bulk

Tomato, salad/sandwich

Tomato, Roma ~ fantastic to cook with! We had them in a potato dish the other day and in a stir fry last night... YUM!

Squash, Zucchini ~ so good this week I had to request them again

Potato, Yellow #2 ~ NOT in boxes ~ will be sold A-La-Cart. 5 pounds for $4

Carrot 1 pound

Carrot, Table, bulk

Orange, Navel

Lettuce, Green Leaf

Broccoli,

Yam, Garnet MD ~ The Jumbos we were accidentally shipped last week were wonderful... thin skin and so easy to peel. Baked wonderfully. Looking forward to next weeks!

Spinach Bunched

Peas, English

Bananas

If you haven't already placed your order we do have a few more boxes available for next week. Give me a call at 417-284-3485 or send us an email to set up your box!

$20 feeds 1-2

$30 feeds 2-4

$40 feeds 3-5

We typically do a mixed fruit and veggie box but offer to do fruit only as well as veggie only for those wanting a low carb option.

To give you an idea... The $20 box starts with 1 head of lettuce, 1 pound of carrots and a small bunch of bananas. Where the $30 box starts with two heads of lettuce, 1 pound of carrots and a large bunch of bananas.

We also offer 1/2 and whole cases. Need to have that to me by Friday for the following weeks order please.

Thank You!

Wendy

Fwd: Frontier Monthly Sale Catalog - January 2012

2012-01-11T21:44:00.001-08:00

to view the Frontier sale catalog for this month you need to click on Download a PDF of our current monthly sale catalog here.
I will accept Frontier orders through Wed next week. I know there are many new people this month and it can get confusing. If you have any questions feel free to send me an email. Leave me your number and the 'best' times to contact you if you would like me to call.

Blessings!

Wendy

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Willow Mountain Mushrooms Newsletter

2012-01-06T16:05:00.001-08:00

Hi Everyone!

Well, to help us all get our New Year out to a healthy start here is what we have coming in this coming week. I requested the Red Baby Boc Choi... they said that they felt it wouldn't be in for Monday's delivery so I put the Red Bor Kale on order... however, if the Red Baby Boc Choi comes in we will be getting that.

This weeks Veggies: Green and Red Leaf Lettuce, Broccoli, Red Bor Kale, Yellow & Green Beans, Carrots, Sweet Red Onions, Zucchini Squash, Tomatoes and Garnet Yams.

I still have a few boxes available with what we have on order if anyone is interested and hasn't already told me that they wanted a box this would be a good time to do so.

I do have beets coming in as well. I'm not planning on putting them in the boxes, but if you would like to order some on the side I can have them available for you... just let me know how much you would like. I put 2 pounds of them in this past weeks box and 1 pound of them in the box the week before.

I was told the zucchini are looking very nice and the Red Bor Kale continues to be absolutely BEAUTIFUL! I'm excited about the yellow beans and the garnet yams. I can't wait to have a baked sweet potato with raw cultured butter and cinnamon! YUM!

I only got one case of Broccoli and will be splitting up the bundles as they come just 14 to a case. But this should give us all a very nice bit to add on top of salads or into stir fries. The Kale would be very nice in a stir fry as well.

Be sure to place your mushroom order. We plan to bring mushrooms with us as well.

This weeks Fruit: Bananas, Tangerines, Lemons, Rio Star Select Grapefruit, Granny Smith Apple, Fuji Apple and Navel Oranges.

I ordered a smaller sized lemon so we don't have to cut open a large one leaving 1/2 to spoil or dry out in the fridge. I really like using them to make lemon water.

You may be thinking I'm nuts right about now... so let me explain a bit about Lemon Water and its many health benefits. Here are a few points and tips:

Benefits of Lemon Water

Improves heartburn, bloating and other digestion problems, including constipation and diarrhea.
Cleanses and stimulates the liver and kidneys.
Provides calcium, magnesium and potassium for your body, as well as vitamin C.
Has reportedly been used to relieve asthma.
Offers relief from cold and flu symptoms.
Prevents the build up of bacteria in the body.
Alkalizes your blood which can prevent wrinkles, illness and fatique.
Detoxify your body.

Tips & Tricks

Lemon + water seems like a pretty simple equation, and it is, but there are a few things to keep in mind to maximize the health benefits from this drink:

Buy small, heavy fruit.
Keep lemons at room temperature.
Before cutting, roll them on the counter with the palm of your hand.
Add to room temperature water rather than very cold water, which can "shock" your stomach when you drink it. This works out great for me since I prefer room temperature water, but if you only like it cold, I'd say cold lemon water is better than no lemon water.
Drink first thing in the morning and at least 30 minutes before a meal.
Keep your lemon in your cup and add more water throughout the day. It's not as strong, but it still has a great flavor.
Feel a cold or flu coming on? Drink extra lemon water with a touch of ginger, echinacea and raw honey to nip it before it grabs a strong hold on you and your loved ones.

Home Grown Business Spotlight

We have several small business owners that get our produce boxes every week and so we have decided to introduce them to you a little at a time.

Our first Home Grown Business Spotlight is FundRaising Software.

A Brief History

By Gene Weinbeck, Founder and retired CEO

Founded in 1985 as Professional Support Software, the company has grown and evolved from a local computer-consulting and custom-software firm into FundRaiser Software, "home of the FundRaiser Family of donor management software for nonprofit organizations", with clients and users around the world.

The company began as so many small businesses do: from sheer necessity and on a shoestring. My wife and I had moved from the eastern seaboard to a small-town in south-central Missouri on the promise of a job, which came true, but then dissolved after a few months. A long job-hunt later, I decided to take matters into my own hands, and find a niche which needed filling. Since personal computers were then reaching even the middle of the country, and I had some experience in the field, that seemed to fill the bill.

The first two years were largely taken up with designing and writing one local client's custom software, and then I went on to other consulting and programming clients in an ever-widening geographical area. The program which evolved into FundRaiser Professional was originally a custom program for a local politician's campaign fundraising efforts. In the first two decades after its birth, FundRaiser added two "sibling" programs, FundRaiser Select and the baby of the family, FundRaiser Basic. In its third decade now, the family continues to grow with FundRaiser Online, FundRaiser Hosted, and the Donor and Volunteer Portals.

As the FundRaiser programs have gained users, and gained in sophistication, the consulting and custom-programming efforts of the original company dwindled until about 1993 when the entire focus of the company became the FundRaiser programs: improving them, marketing them, and supporting them.

As I began to want to take a less active role in running the company, FundRaiser passed into the capable hands of Autumn and Joshua Shirley, in 2010. They continue the work my wife and I began, taking it farther, yet retaining the supportive environment we created for both our staff and our customers. I continue to still be active as part of the software development team.

It has always been my belief that prompt, friendly, and expert technical support is vital to the users of any software. It was my intention from the beginning to supply just that to my clients. When I retired from the position of CEO, one of my main objectives in choosing new leadership was to make sure that this continued. According to FundRaiser users, we have been successful in that endeavor. Most new clients are simply amazed by the patience and friendliness of our support staff.

FundRaiser has been growing for over two decades now, and we have great plans for the future, helping nonprofits with affordable donor management software that they can grow into, accessible and friendly tech support, and a continually improving family of affordable products.

FundRaiser Software is family-owned. While it's now more than just "Mom 'n' Pop", it's still a friendly group of people to do business with. Come join us. You'll find it an enjoyable experience."

OzSBI

While Gene has taken a small step back from FundRaiser Software he is now very active in another venture... helping other small business get off the ground or get better via OzSBI, Ozark Small Business Incubator. This coming Tuesday they are having a workshop on Internet Marketing. From the 'about' page: "OzSBI maximizes entrepreneurs' success by helping them navigate resources, strengthen knowledge, improve skills, form strategic alliances, and secure proper capitalization." Read more about OzSBI here.

What Great Resources for the Ozarks! Thanks Gene!

I hope you enjoyed the first installment of our "Home Grown Business Spotlight"! If you have a small business that you would like us to feature in our newsletter feel free to send me a little bio about it and I will be sure to put your business on our blogspot directory and in the newsletters.

Pool Pro, Teahouse Candles and Serena's Beadery coming soon!

Wishing Everyone a Safe and Happy 2012!

The Semyck Family

Bob, Wendy, Robert, Miranda, Jacob, James and Joseph

Calling for co-op orders - Next week in Produce

2012-01-04T18:16:00.000-08:00

This months Country Life and Frontier orders are due on Wednesday January 11th. I will send out the 'splits report' the following day on Thursday January 12th. Please fill in what you would like to get off the splits report and send that back to me on Saturday January 14th. Please give us your estimated total by the 14th. If you are getting produce from us on the 11th/12th that would be the perfect time. We will be available at the pick up point behind Vacs Etc (Big Lots parking lot) from 3:30 - 4pm.

Click here to view the Frontier Co-op Sale Flyer for January 2012

If you do not have a catalog and are interested in seeing if Frontier has your favorite shampoo or supplement just send me a message and I will look into it for you. They offer a LOT more than the herbs and oils they show online.

Next week in Produce:

In addition to red and green leaf lettuce, bananas and carrots... so far we are looking at: sweet potatoes, lemons, Broccoli, sweet red onions, yellow and green beans, zucchini squash, tomatoes and RED baby boc choy. Not sure where we are going to land as yet. Will let you know what I end up ordering after talking to Pam and Nicole on Friday.

Produce - The first week of a New Year!

2011-12-31T17:15:00.001-08:00

Next week in Produce:

Decisions decisions... had a little help from some that got boxes this past week. :)
The suggestions were Butternut Squash, tomatoes and Kale. Also had several people say that they would like to see another batch of beets and one ordered 1/2 a case so we shall be sharing the other half!
You ready for some more pickling, stir frying or salads topped with grated beets? I juice them too... YUM!

So, this is what I have coming:
Red and Green leaf lettuce
tomatoes
carrots
Red Bor Kale
Beets
Green Beans
tangelos
apples
Navel oranges
bananas
Butternut Squash (not sure how much of this comes in a case... depends on the size and quantity... so, it may be something that only those with a $30 box see... don't know yet?)

How does that sound?

A friend is one who strengthens you with prayer,
Blesses you with love,
and Encourages you with hope.......

www.willowmountainmushrooms.com

2011-12-16T12:34:00.000-08:00

Splits Report and Next Week in Produce ~ Mushrooms

2011-12-15T15:58:00.001-08:00

Sorry so late getting this out today.

This is our 'splits report'... items that people have ordered that we are splitting cases on. This is one of my favorite parts of a co-op. It is a great time to try something new to you or be able to stock up on something for a lower price by sharing in a bulk bag.

Please hit 'reply' and fill in the quantity of something that you would like to put on your order.

If you would like a min of say 5 pounds of something and would take up to 10 pounds of that item please fill out the "Add to order" like this 5-10 pounds. That helps me out a LOT! :)

Please get this back to me by Saturday night. I can accept your estimated order funds via google checkout. If you would like me to issue an invoice for your total via Google Checkout please let me know.

Thank You!

Wendy

CLNF Splits Report

Member name:

Member phone number:

Item # Description Price per pound/item Available Add to order

080033 Corn Meal og $0.55 # 20

060077 og Yellow Split Peas $1.00 # 15

030165 Walnuts hlvs/pcs $5.60 # 18

(the walnuts were out of stock last month... we are trying again. If you are still interested in getting some, please plug in your amts... we are basically wiping the slate clean and starting over again. Thanks!)

035003 Cashews sm pcs $6.25 # 20

080070 Cream of Wheat $0.75 /# 11

142406 SS Pina Colada Juice $2.05 ea 6

(for those that have never tried it and wonder... we got the Pina Colada Juice last month... it was GREAT! The Switch is too.)

142406 Switch watermelon-Strawberry $0.90 ea 12

371470 Blue Tortilla Chips $3.46 ea 6

215044 Sucanat $1.80/# 45

060080 Pinto Beans og $1.65/# 15

060060 Navy Beans og $1.40/# 15

040325 Raisins og Thompson $1.95/# 20

082564 og Quinoa $2.50/# 15

We can get these items through our Organic Produce distributor and a couple of members are interested in splitting:

Organic Flour, Strong Bread $6 per 5 pound bag

I am considering getting a wholesale account with Golden Organics. Take a look and let me know what you think please.

Breadmakers in particular... please take a look.

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Next Week In Produce:

We are taking orders for next weeks Organic Produce Boxes and Gift Bags.

We will be delivering to West Plains, Bakersfield and Gainesville, MO areas as well as Mountain Home, AR Wednesday next week.

$20 $30 $40 + boxes

Gift bags starting at $15 ~ You choose the level!

This is what I have ordered so far:

Cameo Apples

Granny Smith Apples

Navel Oranges

Rio Star Grapefruit

Broccoli

Green Beans

Banana's

Carrots

Yellow Potato

Fingerling Potato

Red/Green Leaf Lettuce

Clementine Tangerine

Grapes

If you would like to order 1/2 or whole cases of something Please let me know. I will be happy to get a quote to you on that.

Herbs and Juices/Ciders are also available.

Get your order in early for Mushrooms!

White Button 8oz $2

Portabella 6oz 2 for $6

Shiitake 4oz 2 for $6

If anyone is interested in seeing beets again this coming week let me know please. I've about juiced all of the ones we got - they are YUMMY! :D - would like to split a case with a few people if anyone is interested.

Those interested in Liver Cleanse... take a look at this website: http://www.fernsnutrition.com/juicer_detox.htm

Beet/Apple is a good combo... I have been doing beet, apple, celery & carrot. Beets are also good for the heart.

Thank You so much for taking time to look all this over.

Blessings,

Wendy

Organic Produce boxes for this week....

2011-12-04T10:38:00.001-08:00

As some of you know, we are putting together organic produce boxes weekly. We have drop off points and home delivery in Mountain Home, Gainesville, and West Plains.

Once we get set up you pay for the following weeks box at the time we drop off your order. So, your first week you pay us for first order and the following weeks main box at the time we deliver your order... delivery will be on Friday or Saturday. If you live outside of Mountain Home we will have a pickup point/time at the MH Farmers Market location.

The distributor we are working with works directly with small family farms (many of which have CSA's of their own) like our own that are certified organic first then fill in the blanks with larger farms.

A small box that does nicely for 1-2 people is $20. You can get them at any $10 incremental level from there. You may specify a box meant for diabetics or other special needs. You will read more on this below in the message I sent to the people already getting the boxes.

We work hard to get the most bang for your buck and rotate what we get in. For instance... one week we may get in broccoli and the next cauliflower. Our goal is to offer a wide assortment of in season organic fruits and vegetables on a weekly basis.

If you need to take a break from produce deliveries, you will NOT be charged for the time you are not receiving produce.

Note attached photo. It shows a sample of a $30 box. This is just a sample. Produce will vary from week to week.
Contents of this $30 box were:
2 Romaine
1 celery

3 tomatoes
5 avocado
2+ bunches of bananas

2 pounds of red seedless grapes
1 cauliflower
4 juicing oranges
2 - 8 oz packages of our white button mushrooms
5# of sweet red onions
2# of Brussels Sprouts

Also.... think gift ideas... we are also offering bags of produce as a gift for Christmas etc. The produce will be delivered in a re-usable decorative tote/bag with a bow and card if you would like.

You can order these as:
$15 Organic Fruit
$25 Organic Fruit and Veggies

or whatever amount you would like!
The bags will be filled with in season fruits and veggies and there are options available to add gluten free mixes such as corn bread and brownie mix. As well as wonderful treats ~ Carob Coconut Balls and Coconut Date Rolls that we make here!

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Letter I sent to people already receiving boxes yesterday:

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The feed back has been wonderful... Thank You So Much!!!... I'm so glad that our work can fill a need.
Let your friends and neighbors know... then we can do 'neighborhood deliveries'! Feel free to pass on this email and have them contact us for more information.

This week in produce:

We are getting Bananas, Red Grapefruit, red grapes, Granny Smith and Cameo Apples, rainbow bunching carrots and or standard orange (I was sent a new price sheet this morning and the rainbow are not on it- called and put them on my 'wish list' - we will see - they may be able to find some for us), Red Leaf Lettuce, Navel oranges from Uncle Matt's (yummy citrus!), Celery, Golden Cauliflower from Coke Farms, Super Colossal Garlic from Christopher Ranch and Delicata or Green Acorn Squash from Full Circle. (Thinking acorn due to price, but does anyone have a preference?) It depends on how many orders we get as to if we get the squash. (items may change due to availability)

You may request 1/2 cases or full cases of any product. Even something I don't have listed above!
Also, if you would like to get 5 or 10# of something that we are ordering you can specify to add to your $20 or 30 box a 5# bag of granny smith (for instance). Or if you would like an additional 10 pounds of carrots you can request to "add 10 #'s of carrots to my $20 worth of produce" - that gives you an additional 10# of carrots added to your $20 box - which would add to your existing total of $20.

Also, if you see something on our produce list that you do NOT want.... please let me know. I write out note cards for everyone's boxes and put notes on them so that I fill them to your needs. It takes a little longer to do that, but we'd rather you get something you will use.

Things you may request to be part of or added on to (please specify) your $20 or $30 box are:
6 oz box of blueberries from Aw Sum Organics $5.92 each... please note these are the larger 6 oz clamshells
Frisee lettuce (curly French endive) from Coke Farms $2.23 each
Bartlett pears 3# bags from First Fruits $4.13 each
Potato, Yellow #2 from White Mountain Farm in CO 50 pound for $33.40 or 25# for $16.70
Juicing carrots in 5# lots $5 per bag
Cabbage, Red comes 4 to a case.... we would try to fill a case combining everyone's 'need' on this one.$6.68 per head from Full Circle Farms in CA -
Cucumbers from Eagle Springs CO there are 36 cucumbers to a case. $1.59 per cuke. Request how many you would like, if we are even close to filling the case I will be able to get it in.
Tangelos 1/2 case for $18.05 -- full case for $36.10 (a case is 18-20 pounds ) So yummy (we got them in last week) I wanted to offer them by the 1/2 and whole case lots this time around.
Serrano Pepper - by the pound $5.35 (need to sell 10#'s to fill a case - no guarantees, but thought I would put them out there. If we order it I will let you know to expect them.): "Their flavor is crisp, bright, and biting, notably hotter than the Jalapeño pepper they resemble, and they are typically eaten raw. Serrano peppers are also commonly used in making pico de gallo.^[1] It is one of the most used chiles in Mexico."

All prices include sales tax and applicable fees. No hidden costs!

Let me know what you would like.... Hit reply, let me know what size box you would like delivered this week, make any additions or requests and hit send! I finalize the order with our produce supplier on Tuesday directly after lunch and it gets to Springfield for us to pick up late Thursday. We make deliveries Fri/Sat depending on your location.

Look forward to seeing your email! Don't forget to 'share' the news!

Blessings!
Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Wendy and Bob Semyck

a few links to the farms we are supporting ~
South Texas Organics ~ where this weeks grapefruit are coming from
Homegrown ~ where our grapes are coming from
Awe Sum Organics ~ Blueberries. I couldn't find an actual website for this grower, but this is what others have written about them.
First Fruits ~ Cameo and Granny Smith apples
Deardorff Family Farms ~ Celery
Uncle Matts Organics ~ Oranges and Tangelos
Willow Mountain Mushrooms ~ Oyster, Shiitake, Portabella and White Button Mushrooms (let us know your favorites!)

A friend is one who strengthens you with prayer,
Blesses you with love,
and Encourages you with hope.......

www.willowmountainmushrooms.com

Friday?

2011-10-27T13:19:00.000-07:00

*** Canceled ***

What are you doing on Friday?

Bob will be at Christmas House in Tecumseh serving up some of his famous chili and wraps!

"Bob, owner of Willow Mountain Mushrooms, will be in the Tea Room this fall for a select number of dates!

Meet and talk mushrooms with Bob over a bowl of his fabulous Portabella Chili or one of his wraps!
Stuffed mushrooms, Chicken Salad and other items are also on the menu. Along with the bowl of chili comes a slice of gluten free Home Style Corn Bread!

Make your reservations today!
Give Jerry Ann a call at 417-284-3727

His first day in the Tea Room is this Friday October 28th. He will be there from 11am until 1 or 2 depending on reservations called in.

The Tea Room is only going to be open a few times this season. Be sure to call in your reservation to be sure that it will be open the date you are considering.

Thanks!"

http://rainbowsend1.blogspot.com/2011/10/willow-mountain-mushrooms-in-tea-room.html

Willow Mountain

2011-10-20T13:11:00.001-07:00

Deliveries made to our Springfield route today:
Dawt Mill here in Tecumseh

Jeans Healthway in Ava

and in Springfield:

MaMa Jeans - Shiitake sale! $3.19 pkg - south store has moved our mushrooms to the top shelf for better visibility and more space!

Homegrown Food

Farmers Gastropub

For those in the Mountain Home/West Plains area - Willow Mountain Food Cooperative orders are due this week. You can bring your order with estimated funds to Bob at the Mountain Home Farmers Market on Saturday. Email your orders to me and request to be put in my coop emailing. I have a splits report all ready and sent out to be returned by Saturday.

Send us an email if you would like to have Bob reserve you some of his special Portabella Chili!
If we have enough orders he will make a batch and bring it to the market on Saturday! It is way YUM!!!!

I should be heading to West Plains tomorrow to drop of shrooms and pick up coop orders/money etc. Please email your phone number to make arrangements.

Here's a 'new to me' website I found that has some shiitake recipes on it I thought you might be interested in: http://shiitakemushroomlog.com/recipes.html

Have a Blessed Weekend!

Wendy
Shiitake mushroom recipes
From Lost Creek Mushroom Farm

Potato-Shiitake Bake*
Baked Crabmeat & Shiitake*

Shiitake & Cheese Muffins

Shiitake Tempura

Stuffed Mushroom Caps

Willow Mountain Mushrooms Newsletter Oct 2011

2011-10-13T12:51:00.000-07:00

Happy ~ Beautiful Weekend coming up!

Bob will have our mushrooms at the Mountain Home Farmers Market on Saturday Morning!

He made deliveries today to MaMa Jeans, Homegrown Food, and Gastropub in Springfield as well as Jean's Healthway in Ava.

He will have fresh mushrooms at Town and Country in Mountain Home on Friday and at the Truck Patch on Saturday.

We delivered to West Plains - Howell Valley Grocery and A La Carte on Monday.

Bob will have info and catalogs available for the buying club we have started. I have an info page at our old blogspot and Willow Mountain Food Cooperative is also on facebook.

Today's Theme in Recipes: Stuffed!

I have a couple of new stuffed mushroom recipes I found on Allrecipies.com to share with you. I think Bob would really like this first one... he loves hot stuff lol!

Jalapeno Popper Mushrooms

Rated:

Submitted By: CookinBug

Photo By: Christina

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Cook Time: 35 Minutes

Ready In: 55 Minutes

Servings: 4

"These bite-sized appetizers are creamy, spicy, and cheesy. Why choose between stuffed mushrooms or jalapeno poppers when you can have both? At the same time!"

INGREDIENTS:

2 slices bacon

cooking spray

1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil

8 mushrooms, stems removed and

chopped and caps reserved

1 clove garlic, minced

1 jalapeno pepper, ribs and seeds

removed, finely chopped

1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese,

softened

3 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese

sea salt to taste

ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1.	Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Crumble the bacon slices and set aside.
2.	Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
3.	Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the chopped mushroom stems, garlic, and jalapeno; cook and stir until the mushrooms release moisture and soften, about 10 minutes. Transfer the mushroom mixture to a bowl, and stir in the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and bacon. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon the cheese mixture generously into the reserved mushroom caps, and arrange the stuffed caps on the prepared baking dish.
4.	Bake in the preheated oven until cheese begins to brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

Italian Seafood Portobellos

Submitted By: The Kitchen at Johnsonville Sausage

Servings: 25

"Sausage gives this classic a new twist!"

INGREDIENTS:

25 medium portobello mushrooms

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1 (6 ounce) can lump crabmeat, drained

1 (5 ounce) package frozen cooked

salad shrimp, thawed

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 teaspoon minced garlic

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 (16 ounce) package Johnsonville® All

Natural Ground Italian Sausage

1 egg

DIRECTIONS:

1.	Remove stems from mushrooms; chop stems and set aside. Place mushroom caps on waxed paper, bottom side up. Mist or brush caps with oil; sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
2.	In a food processor, combine the crabmeat, shrimp, cheeses, garlic, pepper, and mushroom stems. Pulse for 10-15 seconds until coarsely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl. Crumble sausage over crabmeat mixture. Add egg; mix just until combined. Spoon into mushroom caps.
3.	Place in greased shallow baking pans. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into filling reads 160 degrees F.

Garlic and Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

Rated:

Submitted By: The Kitchen at Johnsonville Sausage

Prep Time: 40 Minutes

Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Ready In: 55 Minutes

Servings: 48

"Truly a crowd pleaser, this appetizer makes a great addition to any party."

INGREDIENTS:

48 large fresh mushrooms

1 (19.76 ounce) package Johnsonville®

Italian Mild Sausage Links, casings

removed

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese,

softened

2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley

1 tablespoon lemon juice

3 garlic cloves, minced

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black

pepper

1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS:

1.	Remove mushroom stems and discard; set caps aside.
2.	In a skillet, cook and crumble sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside.
3.	In a food processor or blender, combine the cream cheese, parsley, lemon juice, garlic and pepper. Cover and process until smooth.
4.	Place mushroom caps on lightly greased baking sheets. Fill each cap with 2 teaspoons sausage. Top with cream cheese mixture and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
5.	Bake at 450 degrees F for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm.

Health Bites

I'm letting someone else do a little work for me today on this one...

From mushroom info.com: "Often grouped with vegetables, mushrooms provide many of the nutritional attributes of produce, as well as attributes more commonly found in meat, beans or grains⁴. Mushrooms are low in calories, fat-free, cholesterol-free and very low in sodium, yet they provide several nutrients that are typically found in animal foods or grains^4,9.

Learn more about the functional properties of mushrooms and their potential role in lipid management through various research studies linked here."

Read more from the above article on this page. This website is quite informative.

Have a Beautiful ~ Bountiful Weekend

~Wendy

Introducing ....

2011-10-13T11:42:00.000-07:00

Willow Mountain Food Cooperative!

Are you local to us? Do you live close enough that you make it to a drop off point in:

Mountain Home, AR - Tecumseh, MO - or - West Plains, MO?

If so, drop us a line at shroomshack@gmail.com and ask for further information, catalogs, etc for our buying club.

Food, Supplements, Herbs, Essential Oils, Fabric, Soaker Hose, Poultry and more!

By purchasing together - in bulk - we get great discounts and wholesale prices!

The coop is also on Facebook! For up to the minute information visit us there!

Portabella Bisque and Grilled Spinach and Portabella Recipe

2010-09-09T07:27:00.001-07:00

Bob made a delivery to The Truck Patch and made deliveries yesterday to West Plains - Howell Valley Grocery and A La Carte Cafe (A La Carte is featuring our portabella in a portabella bisque this week)

On that note here is a Portabella Bisque recipe I found at ifood.com. I hope you enjoy it!

Ingredients:

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 leeks, white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced

1 large yellow onion (about 12 ounces), chopped

3 large portobella mushrooms (about 1 pound), wiped or brushed clean, and chopped

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour tablespoons fresh thyme leaves

1 bay leaf

6 cups Chicken Stock or canned low-sodium chicken broth

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1 cup heavy (whipping) cream cup minced fresh parsley

How to make Portobella Mushroom Bisque

In a 6- to 8-quart saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Swirl to coat the bottom of the pan, and saute the leeks and onion stirring constantly, until slightly softened and well coated with butter, about 2 minutes.
Lower the heat, cover the pan, and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the mushrooms, stir to combine, cover, and cook 10 minutes longer.
Raise the heat to medium, stir in the flour, and cook 3 minutes.
Add the thyme, bay leaf, stock, salt, sugar, and pepper.
Simmer, partially covered, for 10 minutes.
Cool the soup slightly, discard the bay leaf, and then puree the soup in batches in a blender or food processor fitted with the metal blade.
Return the pureed soup to the saucepan and add the cream.
Cook over low heat until heated through, but do not let the soup boil.
Taste and adjust the seasonings.
Ladle the soup into a warmed soup tureen or individual bowls, garnish with the parsley.

I also found a recipe for a Grilled Spinach - Walnut - and Portabella Salad. I'm on a spinach/walnut/port kick right now so I have to share the link for it too. Sounds delicious! Never thought to put the spinach on the grill before.

Hope you have a great week!

Wendy
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Willow Mountain Mushrooms

Naturally Grown Portabella, White Button, Shiitake, and Oyster Mushrooms

Grown in the Ozark Mountains

www.WillowMountainMushrooms.com

Become 'friends' on fb for the latest health info, recipes, delivery times/dates, and more! Would love to chat with you!

The ABC's of Vitamin D

2010-07-03T07:57:00.000-07:00

The ABC’s of Vitamin D

Yesterday at 2:55pm

Vitamin D is THE talk around town, which you may have noticed just from reading some of our recent mushroom news posts. As mushrooms are one of the only food sources of the “sunshine vitamin,” not to mention the only source in the produce aisle, we’ve invited leading global vitamin D expert Dr. Michael F. Holick to tell us what we need to know about vitamin D.

Q: Why is vitamin D so important?

A: “The benefits of vitamin D are varied and profound. Emerging research suggests vitamin D may be as vital to your heart and brain health as it is to bone health. Increasing levels of vitamin D may also play a positive role on immunity and a remarkable number of daily ailments.”

Q: How can we get more vitamin D?

A: “I recommend a combination of food, sun exposure and supplements for my patients. Research suggests adults should try to aim for about 2,000 IUs daily. I personally take 3,000 IUs daily from supplements and food sources combined. I also expose my arms and legs to natural sunlight for about 10-15 minutes, two to three times a week, while cycling or playing tennis followed by good sun protection. I always wear sunscreen on my face since it is the most sun-exposed and is only nine percent of your body surface.”

Q: What are the best foods to eat for vitamin D?

A: “Mushrooms happen to be one of the top food sources of vitamin D. Mushrooms are unique because they’re the only item in the produce aisle to contain vitamin D. Did you know that mushrooms are actually like humans as they can synthesize vitamin D when exposed to light? You can also find vitamin D in wild-caught salmon and fortified foods like orange juice, milk, cereal or yogurt.”

If you’re looking to add more vitamin D to your plate, check out these D-lightful recipes: Baja Salmon with Mushrooms or a Portabella Omelet Topped with Portabella Bacon. If you’re interested in more information about mushrooms and vitamin D, check out the vitamin D download. A special thanks to Dr. Holick for his special guest appearance on the Mushroom Channel. To learn more about vitamin D and Dr. Holick’s latest book, check out The Vitamin D Solution at DrHolick.com.

2010-06-18T10:53:00.000-07:00

Garden Fresh Veggies at the Mountain Home Farmers Market Saturday!

Organically Raised Heirloom Veggies

The squash are soooo tasty!

Yellow Scalloped

Golden Zucchini

Black Beauty Zucchini

Golden Crookneck

Just Dug Tators are Great for you!

The sugars have not turned to starches... what does this mean???

As you cook your freshly grated potatoes for hashbrowns they do NOT stick together and get mushy. They are full of flavor and ever so yummy. You can feel the vitamins and minerals!

Sweet Banana Peppers complement the potatoes and squash nicely.

Picked the first of our tomatoes... but they are staying here! We will start to have them for the market next Wednesday!

Don't forget to feed your trees, shrubs, and perenials. Bob's Veggie Builder Plus works great for that as well. Just top dress around the plants - it acts as a mulch and keeps the weeds down at the same time it feeds your landscape! Your trees will be so happy!

Love Birds, Rabbit Kits, and a kitten are available. Please write for more information on them.

Now taking orders for Kombucha!

Happy Fathers Day Weekend!

Kombucha Mushroom Tea

2010-06-15T08:02:00.001-07:00

Kombucha Mushroom Tea is natures probiotic in a real sense that the tea contains numerous beneficial bacteria, acids and yeasts that aid our bodies on a great many levels.

A probiotic is a live bacteria that helps populate the large intestine with friendly bacteria known as gut flora, which dissolve harmful micro-organisms.

Kombucha tea provides the body with additional gluceronic acid which is what the liver produces to detoxify the body.

The tea also gives you an energy boost, due to the range of B vitamins in the tea, particularly B1, B2, B6, and B12. These vitamins also help the body to process fats (the tea is a great addition to any weight-loss regimen) and proteins.

There is also vitamin C which is a potent detoxifier, immune booster and enhancer of vitality.

Many have found they can wean themselves off caffeine once they start incorporating kombucha tea into their morning routine. In addition Kombucha has a wide range of organic acids and enzymes. The health benefits of Kombucha tea may also aid the body to alleviate a wide spectrum of ailments and conditions; from the mildest indisposition to the most serious diseases.

A google search provides many many testimonies of those who have been healed of various illnesses, and attribute Kombucha tea to their recovery.

***Our own testimony is that our 6 year old son Jacob, that has a suspected mitachondrial disorder, is doing quite well since we started adding this tea to his smoothie at lunch time. He is able to assimilate his B vits and it is aiding his digestion of the other food he is eating. He is really making progress right now and gaining much needed weight! His therapists are quite happy with his progress too!***

Considering all of kombucha teas attributes, it really makes sense that everyone who is concerned about their health should include this tea in their daily regimen.

To start with this tea you drink just 2 oz a day and add at your own comfort level. We drink 2 oz at breakfast and another 2 oz during the day.

We are now offering our Organic Kombucha Tea (32 oz) ~ your choice of either Black or Rooibus for $3 + a $1 refundable glass jar-n-seal deposit.

We use only Frontier brand organic teas. Brew only in glass so there are no toxins leaching into the tea. And store only in glass.

The tea will be available for pick up on Saturdays at the farmers market. We can make other arrangements if you can not make it on Saturday.

Interested in brewing your own tea???

We will have mushrooms available for you to do that. $10 each + $1 jar and seal deposit

The mushroom will come floating in its starter liquid so be sure to reserve it.

Need instructions? I will be posting them on this site in the next few days.

If you are interested in me shipping the mushroom to you via Priority Mail I will happily do that. The only thing is that I will be shipping it in plastic so we can avoid breakage. You just never know how they are going to handle a package. Better to be safe than end up with a bunch of broken glass.

Mountain Home Farmers Market Saturday May 29th

2010-05-28T11:30:00.001-07:00

Willow Mountain Mushrooms

Mountain Home Farmers Market

Saturday May 29, 2010

Bob will be at the market this Saturday by 7am.
He will have a lot of Shiitake and White Button as well as some Oyster Mushrooms.

Our AC went out on Tuesday afternoon at an integral point in the Portabellas development. A little mycology lesson: mushrooms like it to be about 63-65 deg F. Too hot, especially at certain points in development, and the mycelium (consider this its root system) goes dormant and will die off. In our case, we caught it in time to save the crop, however, it delayed picking by a couple of days. We will begin picking on Sunday into Monday and Tuesday. This means we will have a lot of Portabella for the Wednesday and Saturday markets next week.

Other Produce:

We are going to be digging up some potatoes today. They are just a wonderful small size that could be put directly on a skewer and grilled shish kabob style with Button or Shiitake Mushrooms, Onions, and Peppers.

Our 'Just Dug' Potatoes are so tender and have not had time to make them starchy. They are just wonderful! In many cases there is hardly any skin on them. It just peels away as you wash them.

We are also pulling beets! Nice small to medium sized beets. Have you ever grilled beets? I haven't, but I found lots of recipes/suggestions to share with you from people who have.

So, from this can you tell "whats for dinner" at our place?

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Veggie Builder will be available as well.

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I found a lot of recipes online for Grilled Beets and for Grilled Shiitake Mushrooms. I thought I would share of few of them here with you.

Enjoy your Holiday Weekend!

Wendy

mayonnaise–grilled shiitake mushrooms

Serves: 4 Calories:157 kcal

ingredients:

8 shiitake mushrooms

2 grated garlic cloves

6 tablespoons mayonnaise

1/2 teaspoon soy sauce

suitable amount salt suitable amount pepper

1. Wipe shiitake mushrooms with a wet paper towel. Cut off the stems.

2. Put shiitake mushrooms on aluminum foil and sprinkle with salt.

3. Mix mayonnaise, grated garlic and soy sauce together.

4. Spread seasoning mixture (Step 3) on shiitake mushrooms.

5. Sprinkle with pepper.

6. Bake in a toaster oven for six minutes.

comment: This dish is especially delicious steaming hot.

Grilled Shiitake and Vegetable Kabobs with Herb Butter

1 package (3 ½ ounces) Shiitake Mushrooms
1/4 cup butter
4 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1 ¼ teaspoons dried thyme leaves, crushed
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups zucchini sliced ¾-inch thick
1/2 cup sweet red bell pepper cut in 1-inch squares
1/2 cup yellow bell pepper cut in 1-inch squares

Prepare outdoor grill or preheat broiler. Remove stems from Shiitake Mushrooms (use in stews, to flavor broths, etc.); quarter mushroom caps; set aside. In a small saucepan place butter, thyme and salt; heat and stir until flavors blend, about 1 minute. On skewers thread reserved mushrooms alternating with zucchini and red and yellow peppers. Place on a rack over outdoor grill or in a broiler pan, 3 inches from heat source. Brush with butter mixture. Cook, brushing with herbed butter and turning skewers frequently, until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

Yield: 4 portions

Grilled Shiitake Mushrooms

Written by Laura Klein for OrganicAuthority.com

These grilled shiitake mushrooms are great for Meatless Mondays! They can replace any burger with their rich, earthy flavored meat or serve them as a side dish to just about any meal. Research has confirmed mushrooms as a power food for their cancer fighting properties. The bonus, they are super easy to make!

Start your weekend grilling off with a quick and satisfying meal. Grilled shiitake mushrooms are a great way to liven up your favorite pasta dish.

Serves 4-6

Ingredients:

4 - 6 large shiitake mushrooms* - stems trimmed and brushed clean with a paper towel
1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice, or juice from 2 lemons
1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves smashed (with the side of a knife), skins removed & chopped fine
3-4 anchovy fillets
1 tablespoon of chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon of chopped fresh marjoram
Salt and pepper to taste

Method: In a small food processor or blender, puree the lemon juice, olive oil and anchovies. Transfer to a bowl and stir in fresh herbs and season to taste with salt and pepper. Place marinade and mushrooms in a large bowl so marinade will cover the mushroom caps and marinate for at least 20 minutes and or up to 1 hour.

To Grill Mushrooms:

Place mushrooms over medium low heat on grill, gill side up. Grill mushrooms, until marked and softened about 4 minutes. Turn mushrooms and grill about 1-2 minutes (be careful as to not char the gills), until fork tender. Serve immediately

Grilled Beets in Rosemary Vinegar

Ingredients

1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
1/2 teaspoon herbs de Provence
3 medium beets, sliced into rounds

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, mix balsamic vinegar, rosemary, garlic, and herbes de Provence. Place beets in the mixture, and marinate at least 20 minutes.

2. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil grate.

3. Place the beets and marinade mixture on a piece of foil large enough to wrap all ingredients, and seal tightly. Place the foil packet on the prepared grill, and cook 25 minutes, or until beets are tender.

4. Remove beets from the packet, and place directly on the grill grate for 2 to 5 minutes before serving hot. Yield 6 servings

Grilled Beets
8 medium-sized beets(1 1/2 – 1 3/4 pounds)
2 Tablespoons olive oil or canola oil, or more as needed
Salt and freshly ground pepper

1. Prepare a medium fire in the grill. A lightly oiled vegetable grill rack is optional but recommended.

2. Scrub the beets well. Cut the tops and roots off the beets. Slice the beets about 1/4 inch thick. Place in a bowl and toss with the oil until all the surfaces are well coated.

3. Grill the beets, turning or tossing a few times and brushing with more oil if desired, for 15 to 20 minutes. The beets are done when the slices are lightly charred and flexible. Taste one to be sure.

4. Remove for the grill and place in a serving bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve hot.

The earthiness of the beets came through by grilling them. This recipe is basically just slicing the beets, tossing in olive oil and throwing on the grill. Can't get easier than that. And, it's a unique and unexpected addition to any barbecue.

Customer Service

2010-05-27T18:06:00.001-07:00

Wendy,
Just getting around to thanking you for taking the time and trouble of setting up this e-mail/web site. It is wonderful. I went to the square on Wednesday and Bob had all of my shrooms and the veggie builder that I had ordered. He even loaded the bags into the trunk of my car. That is really service. Thanks again and have a great Memorial Day.
Joyce P

What people are saying...

2010-05-25T17:11:00.001-07:00

Internet customer since 2006 (when I first started selling our mushrooms via the internet I didn't have a website and I did it through a homeschool book club online during one of their friday's that you could advertise anything. I had several customers, repeats, and standing orders):
Roberta K from Wisconsin is one of them. Thanks Roberta!
This is her response since starting to get them again this year:
"I have had them for 3 meals already! We grilled the port. and put on hamburgers - yummy! sure send me the info (***in regards to our twice monthly email newsletter to internet customers***) - Thanks for yummy food."
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MH Farmers Market Customers:

"You sure have a good gig here and growing by leaps and bounds. Things end up the way they do for the best, I trust. Love your web adventures and wish you, with all my heart, great success. Anyone that buys from you can count themselves blessed!! I just know once they see your beautiful shrooms, well, just be ready!
Great idea on the pot. I drug around in the yard yesterday and today looking for just the right spot and materials to do the raised bed and couldn't really get into it. I have a couple of huge pots I can use and will get some more of the mushroom dirt tomorrow. Do you think your compost is potent enough to plant in without anything else added? I will talk to Bob tomorrow about that.
best wishes and good luck on your grand adventures. "
Becca

*** In response to her compost question: Our straight out of the farm compost mixed with worm castings and trace minerals (Veggie Builder) really needs to be mixed 50/50 with plain ole dirt. It is so yummy to the plants, but they need something to really sink their feet into. I have grown into straight compost before, however, mine was aged a year before I did that. I haven't had to re-fertilize for four years in those flower beds. The plants that grow in them still look great. I am top dressing this year to put a stop to the weeds and give the growing shrubs, roses, perennials, and crab apple trees more food this year. We have several 'special' tomato plants this year that we are growing in large pots that will be partially dug in. We mixed Veggie Builder and garden soil (stuff we have amended year after year with our compost) 50/50 then put about a 2" layer of Veggie Builder on top. So far those plants are really enjoying their new environment. ***
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"Wendy - this recipe sounds great! Can't wait to try it.

My husband made me the BEST omelet this morning - we work at home so we don't have to eat breakfast at the crack of dawn. About 9:00 Cliff decided to make an omelet, we usually split one.

This had your sautéd Shiitake mushrooms, sautéd fresh spinach and onions, and swiss cheese in it. Then we topped it with some left over Hollandaise sauce and chopped tomatoes. The eggs were from a friend that has free range organic chickens and she gives them to us for free : )

Oh my goodness it was good.

If you don't mind, I may use some of your recipes in my cooking column. I'll of course credit you and send people to your blog. I do the weekly cooking column for the Mountaineer Echo (Marion County) it's called "Good Enough to Eat, Wild Game and Everyday Cooking."

Thanks for a fun blog, we enjoy it. "

Take care,
Karen S
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"I really enjoy your E-mails, Wendy. Thanks for all the news."
Jaylyle R
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"WENDY, I REALLY ENJOY YOUR NEWSLETTERS AND YOUR RECIPES."

BOB S
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"Went to the Market yesterday specifically to get rhubarb and you folks were already out - I wept in grief, as the sweet memories of childhood becoming reality all to quickly slipped away. Substituted with 4 tomato plants but was told to inquire if you would have one lone rhubarb plant for me on Saturday morning. Any possibility? I will be working OT and getting off work by 8 to stop by for Veggie Builder.

Appreciate you and your business," Sherilynn R.

***Sherilynn got her cup of rhubarb from us at the next market and wrote: ***

"Cup of rhubarb is currently nestled under the coolness of our huge magnolia tree until proper place can be readied. It's so cute! Love the veggie builder as much as the tomato plants do!
Again, thanks," Sherilynn
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***Thank You EVERYONE for your thoughts and prayers for our family, especially our little Jacob, and our mushroom adventure through the years. We appreciate all of you! If it weren't for your support we would not still be growing mushrooms. Who knows where we would be.
Six years and Growing!
Thank You!!!
~Wendy

Mushrooms at the MH Farmers Market

2010-05-21T07:56:00.000-07:00

Mountain Home Farmers Market
for Saturday May 22, 2010
Willow Mountain Mushrooms

Bob will have our mushrooms: Ports, Buttons, Shiitake, and Oyster (limited). As usual, for the best selection you might want to get there before 9:30/10 am. He will be there by 7am.

Bob's Veggie Builder Plus is available.

I am offering our organically raised Heirloom Tomato plants again this Saturday. We don't have many left. I am offering 4 plants for $5 or 8 plants for $10. With the 8 plants for $10 you also get a free bag of Veggie Builder if there is any left at the stand. I highly suggest that if you would like to take advantage of the 8 plants with Free Veggie Builder you either email me today before 9pm with which plants you are wanting and approximate time you will be there or you come extra early - probably before 8:30 am as Veggie Builder goes quite fast.
Heirloom Tomatoes still available. I will be taking inventory today and posting what we have left. Please check our website for descriptions, pics and complete list.

I am offering our Castor Bean and Rhubarb plants for $2 each. Bob sold out on Wednesday with what I sent with him. There are not many left.

recap from Wed. Market post:

Castor Bean Plants are a wonderful tropical looking plant that can get 8-12 feet tall with large tropical leaves. We have grown them for shade in front of our south facing family room windows. They have gotten to be at least 6 feet across and 15 feet tall !!!! A real traffic stopper!
One other thing that we like about them is that the predator wasp enjoy living on them. They seem to be just resting and getting shade and then go out to work at the tomato plants killing the tomato horn worms and also the potato bugs! We have a hedge around the south and west of our main garden this year. This is a poisonous plant. Both leaves and the plentiful seeds are poisonous. It seems that the farm animals are well aware of this and don't bother the plants. I have noted that the deer avoid it too.
The leaf of the Rhubarb is also poisonous and the deer and other wildlife avoid it as well. Though chickens will scratch it up... yes, sadly my 4 yr old plants perished in that way over the winter. It does best in afternoon shade in our climate. Though it will grow in full sun it will flourish in part shade. The plants I am offering will start to give you a nice harvest next year, however I wouldn't doubt that you may be able to get something off of them this fall given the proper location and soil. They are growing quite well in the Veggie Builder and peat neutralized with a little lime mix that I have them in now.

Rhubarb like rich moist soil.

Please send me a message to order plants. We are almost out!

Thank YOU! Everyone for buying ~ hope you have a wonderful growing season!

Today's Recipe is from Troy Brown's Portabella Cookbook

Creamy Mushroom Soup

1 large onion

1/8 cup butter/olive oil for saute'

3 TBL flour

1 cup milk

1 can of chicken broth (or veg. broth)

1 cup of peas

4 large carrots (finely chopped or shredded)

10 potabella mushrooms (chopped small)

1 cup half and half

salt and pepper to taste

1/8 cup parsley

Heat skillet and saute' the onions in butter or oil until transparent and golden in color. Set aside.
In another saucepan, create thickening mixture by saute'ing flour in a small amount of butter over medium heat until brown then slowly pouring milk into pan.
In a large pot remaining ingredients (broth, peas, carrots, parsley, mushrooms, and half and half). Add thickening sauce from step 2. And saute'ed onions. Cook over low heat for 1 to 1.5 hours. Serves 6

Have a Great Weekend!

Wendy

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Willow Mountain Mushrooms

Naturally Grown Portabella, White Button, Shiitake, and Oyster Mushrooms

Grown in the Ozark Mountains

Follow us at http://shroomshack.blogspot.com
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Message on fb

2010-05-20T13:47:00.001-07:00

I received a message on fb today and thought I had better post this one here as well.

from:
Back to the Basics--Hope for the best, Prepare for the Worst

Wow Wendy! What a great video...loved watching the way you grow mushrooms. I see you live in Tecumseh, which is out my back door! Do you ever let anyone come and see your operation? I had no idea there was such a place close by. I would be interested in pricing the kits to get started and some of the veggie builder.

Do you have ...any advice for the person that is not local and wants to grow mushrooms for themselves only? Is drying about the only way to store the mushrooms most effectively? We appreciate all your information--it's wonderful.

My Reply:

Thank You!
Yes, Bob and I will take people through.
I think we are going to have to make a farm tour day once or twice a month. hmmmm
email me at shroomshack@gmail.com and we will talk more.
We ship across the lower 48. $10 for your choice of three packages + PM shipping.
Agaricus production (ports and buttons) is something that requires training. Shiitake and Oyster are a little easier for people to do following directions/book.
We are going to start smoking and drying as well as just plain drying our 'overstock' when that starts happening. Hopefully next week we will see extra. We dry all but white buttons.
Another way is to can them... though they may loose something in translation. However, you can can them in olive oil with various spices and herbs and that can make a special treat to use throughout the winter. I've canned them in my pasta sauce. That works well.
I also like to freeze them. You can slice them up, place on a cookie sheet in a single layer, freeze, then put them in a freezer baggie to use later.
To use do NOT thaw! Put right into the frying pan and cook them up.
You can also pre-make stuffed mushrooms, freeze, bag and pull out as you need - go directly to the oven with them... do NOT thaw.
Hope that helps!
~Wendy

3rd Annual Ozarks Sustainability Festival

2010-05-18T19:27:00.000-07:00

We attended the Sustainability Festival in West Plains Mo on Sunday May 16th, 2010.
In spite of the rain attendance was great. The venue is wonderful as it is an old paved go-cart race track. So, vendors were set up all around the inside edge of the track. This allowed the people to walk around the track to visit with the vendors and most importantly stay out of the mud. The patio up by the large building, that will house the "Next Step" Seventh Day Adventist Church upon completion, was where people could find food and beverages. While inside the building there were speakers throughout the day. There were speakers for everything from Solar Power to Building with straw bales to seed saving and much more.

We took a selection of our organically raised heirloom plants, Portabella and Shiitake Mushrooms, Bob's Veggie Builder Plus, and Bob's Portabella Chili.

We met a lot of new and interesting people at the festival. One vendor makes beautiful berets and had Miranda pose for her and gave her a beret as a 'thank you'. She also does ceramic mosaics. Her business is called Canto Verde Designs.
Another vendor was a young couple that made beautiful things using semi precious gemstones that they cut themselves, shells, sharks teeth, and glass beads. Miranda is wearing one made from shells and a sharks tooth that her dad picked out for her. They are Rainbow Rocks and Bead.

Their websites are still under construction, but you can reach them using them.

There were so many other vendors with so much to offer.

A big Thank You to all that organized and attended this event! Definitely a day well spent!

What customers are saying...

2010-04-05T06:04:00.001-07:00

Thank You Everyone for your emails!

Email recieved 4-20-10:

Hi, Wendy! I haven't met you yet but sure enjoy your website!
I sent a note yesterday to your web address, but just in case you didn't get it, am repeating it again as it pertains to tomorrow at the Farmer's Market.
Bob was going to have 3 bags of mushroom compost for me tomorrow, and I can't be there until Saturday the 24th. I would also like two packages of Portobella mushrooms if they are available on Sat. Tell Bob I'm the very tall lady with the white hair!
Last week I got tomato, cuke, and yellow zucchini plants from him and they are doing very well. I'm so happy you're doing veggie plants this year! I only have a small garden, and really wanted 'organic' and 'heirloom' and now my garden is complete!
THANK YOU BOTH FOR ALL YOU DO FOR US, YOUR GRATEFUL CUSTOMERS!
Joann Z.

E-mail received 4-16-10:

....Love your shrooms!!!!!!!!!! Phil and Gail

Just watched the moving on mushroom making. My wife is the mushroom buyer. But now I have a new found appreciation for them. Thanks Dan and Ann

Wendy - thanks for the updates - you're doing a great job sending out notices and keeping us informed. Look forward to seeing Bob tomorrow. Karen S.

Msg 4-13:

Hello there, I was just on your site for the mushrooms, veggies and bob's organic fertilizer. Wow I really enjoyed the video, had no idea that so much went into growing mushrooms. Very informative and entertaining! :) Wasn't sure how to order dry mushrooms for shipping or if that you even do that. Please let me know I ...would love to order dried shitake mushrooms from you. I love organic! Talk with you soon. Anne B.

E-mail received 4-4-10:
Hi Bob, Good to see you on Saturday at the Market and glad that your farm is working so well. Isn't organic wonderful and tasty? We are cooking the shitake mushrooms I bought on Saturday with our Easter dinne., I have seasoned them overnight in olive oil and herbs and added carrots and brussel sprouts. They should be great! Hope your Easter is a good one. See you at the market,and don't let city hall irritate you too much. We the customers LOVE all of you local farmers and want to keep you all in business. I will let you know what comes of my recent mushroom projects. I wish you and your family well.

Zilda F.
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