Willow Mountain Mushrooms ~ The Shroom Shack

Nestled in the Ozark Mountains of Southern Missouri, Willow Mountain Mushrooms has been providing gourmet quality mushrooms since 2004.

Using only Natural means to grow our mushrooms we maintain a high quality mushroom FULL of natural flavor not chemicals.

While other producers concentrate on a long shelf life by using chemicals ~

Willow Mountain Mushrooms specializes in delivering fresh picked mushrooms directly to you thereby avoiding the distribution system and the time it sits on your local stores shelf.

In doing this we maintain the mushrooms wonderful natural flavor that many people have told us they have never tasted before in store bought mushrooms.

Organic Produce Co-op

Organic Produce boxes delivered to your home, work, co-op meeting place or pick up point.

We offer a wide variety of boxes starting at the $20 level ~ Basic mixed boxes, veggie only, fruit only, snack/raw eating, juicing, Dried nut and fruit and add on's are available each week.

Each Wednesday we send an email letting you know what to expect in the following weeks box.

Standing orders are highly suggested, but not required. You can customize your standing order each week... or just 'know' that it will be there on your delivery day.

Being centrally located ... we deliver to Mountain Home, Gainesville and Theodosia on Wednesdays and to West Plains and Willow Springs on Thursdays.

Our supplier is unique in its approach to acquiring produce for the Co-op. The founders are farmers that got together in 2005 to create a co-op to help distribute their products. So, what they do is get products from smaller family farms first, many of which have CSA's, and then fill in the blanks with larger organic farms. Our goal is to do the same thing... utilize Ozark growers then fill in the blanks with what the supplier has to offer utilizing the smaller farms that they work with first.

To get started please fill in our contact form with the type of box you wish to order order, phone number and start up date and we will send you an email to confirm your order.

Look forward to meeting you!

Blessings,

The Semyck Family

Mushroom Tips, Facts and Care

Oyster (Pleurotus) Mushroom Facts
How to prepare:  Cut off stem and discard.  [The stem can be saute' and used in sauces etc by putting through a blender or food processor.] 
Saute or stir-fry until edges become a crispy, golden brown.  I use real butter in a cast iron skillet.
It goes very well with Italian dishes. It is also excellent grilled, barbecued and tempura deep-fried.


Whats good for you that is in the Oyster Mushroom?
  • Polysaccharides: Beta-1,3-D-glucan, Pleuran
  • Pleureryn
  • L-Ergothioneine(LE), a naturally occurring antioxidant amino acid. LE is an essential amino acid, meaning that the body cannot produce it and must obtain it from outside sources.  LE has a very high ORAC value (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) and is found in the human body in high levels in regions of high oxidative stress such as the kidneys, liver, and eyes. The Oyster mushrooms has recently been found to contain up to 40 times the amount of L-ergothioneine found in wheat bran, the food previously thought to contain the highest level of this important antioxidant (Dubost et al., 2005). Antioxidants such as LE are believed to reduce the risk of chronic disease by limiting damaging cell oxidation in the human body.
  • Chelated selenium.  The mycelium of the Oyster mushroom have the ability to extract and concentrate high levels of selenium from its environment (Stajic et al., 2006). The selenium in the oyster is organically bound and much easier to absorb than inorganic selenium in most vitamin supplements. Selenium is another important antioxidant. Deficiencies of selenium have been associated with increased risk of cancer.
  • Lectins.  Strong antitumor activity was observed when the oyster mushroom was included in the diet of mice. The tumor inhibition rate reached 79.4%. Against a mammary tumor system (MM-46) there was an 89.7% inhibition rate (Mori et al., 1986). Yoshioka et al. (1972) reported an acidic polysaccharide fraction of this mushroom showed a 95% tumor inhibition rate against sarcoma 180. Zusman et al. (1997), reported that when rats were fed corncobs partially colonized by Oyster mushroom, they were significantly protected from treatment with chemicals which otherwise induced colon cancer in rats who were fed corncobs without mycelium. A lectin isolated from the fruiting bodies of P. ostreatus demonstrated antitumor activity in mice bearing sarcoma and hepatoma (Wang et al., 2000).
  • Peptides: Pleurostrin
  • Oyster Mushrooms are used as an Anti-oxidant and Immunostimulant.
Other Medicinal Properties:
  • Oyster mushrooms produce a natural form of the drug Lovastatin® a drug used for treating high blood cholesterol.
  • Research on mice suggest that it may have anti-tumorial properties.
  • A beta glucan found in Oyster mushrooms, Pleuran, has anti-oxidant effects and may be useful in preventing some cancers from metastasising.
  • The fiber in oyster mushrooms appear to be helpful in promoting healthy bowel function.
  • Osteoperosis ~ Recent research suggests that extracts of Pleurotus eryngii (PEX) may have a strong effect on bone metabolism and the prevention of osteoporosis (Kim et al. 2006, Shimizu et. al 2006).  Results of the research suggest that the beneficial effects on bone may be mediated by estrogen-like activity of compounds in the oyster mushrooms and may be useful in preventing bone loss caused by estrogen deficiency.

Fun Portabella Mushroom Facts

One Portabella mushroom contains more potassium than a banana.


Portabella:  A larger relative of criminis, Portabellas have tan or brown caps and measure up to 6 inches in diameter. our note: We have had some get to 9 1/2 ". However we typically grow 4" and under.


Flavor:  They have a deep, meat-like texture and flavor.


Preparation:  Portabellas can be grilled, broiled or roasted and served as appetizers, entrees or side dishes.


Uses:  Their hearty taste and texture makes them a flavorful vegetarian alternative - grill and serve them as "burgers" on toasted buns.


Nutrition:  One medium Portabella cap provides 22 calories, 0 grams of fat and 4 grams of carbohydrates, yet it is an excellent source of the B vitamin riboflavin; and a good source of the antioxidant selenium, potassium, phosphorus, the B vitamins niacin and pantothenic acid and copper. Portabellas also contain 4.3 mg of the antioxidant ergothioneine. (source: http://www.mushroominfo.com/aboutmushrooms/)

Willow Mountain Mushrooms ~ Portabella sizes


Here at Willow Mountain Mushrooms we have many sizes of Portabella to choose from. While all the sizes we offer are great for slicing and sauteing we find certain sizes of Portabella offer something special to the table.

  • What is a Crimini???
  • A Crimini is a Portabella before it has opened.  It is also known as a Baby Bella or Baby Portabella.  Crimini was the original name for the brown mushroom.  Portabella was coined in more modern times to represent the open Crimini Mushroom.
  • The Willow Mountain Stir Fry Portabella is a small open Portabella with a two inch or less cap. Remove the stem and toss them into stir fries, pasta sauces, and more. They are Perfect bite sized morsels.
  • The Willow Mountain two to three inch size is perfect for Stuffing. Again you remove the stem to chop and use in sauces and rice dishes. Then, put the mushroom on a baking sheet with the gill side up and stuff it with your favorite blend of stuffing, herbs, cheeses, or meats. Top with cheese and bake.
  • The Willow Mountain three to four inch cap is a wonderful size for the grill! These cook up nicely and make wonderful Portabella Burgers. Remove the stem, put it on the grill with the gill side down, baste it with real butter and sprinkle with sea salt. As the sides start shrinking in, flip and baste the other side. Cook three to five minutes on each side. Enjoy on a bun or in a wrap topped with your favorite veggies. We enjoy adding sauteed sweet onions and peppers, fresh from the garden shredded cucumbers, mayo, diced heirloom tomatoes, and shredded Cheese.
If you cannot come to one of our venues to pick up your mushrooms directly we can ship our mushrooms anywhere in the continental US. We accept Pay Pal for all shipped orders. Visit the Mushrooms Shipped Sales page linked above to place your order. We will pick your order fresh and ship it out to you with 24 hours of picking either on a Monday or Tuesday to ensure it arrives before a weekend thus avoiding an off-day with the postal service. Any Questions please email shroomshack@gmail.com prior to placing your order. Thank You!
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