Misty Mountain Mushrooms

Up to the Minute

Morels are late this year because of the cold weather and lack of rain. But it is finally here. Hopefully we will have a bountiful year!

Sea asparagus, organically grown, is available year round now and is a nice, plump green to jazz up your salads and sea food dishes. It can be used as a side vegetable or garnish.

Hint of the month:
Boil fiddleheads for at least 15 minutes before using. It has been known to cause stomach aches if not prepared properly. For more hints and how you can get some fiddleheads, contact us online.

What's for dinner tonight?

Mushrooms are a great addition to any meal, especially for those who want a nice nutrutional extra to their main dishes. And with so many varieties, it's hard to go wrong. But still, if you need help in deciding what succulent fungi to feature tonight, take a look at our recommendations.

Make Room for Mushrooms

Making room on your plate for mushrooms will add an extra bit of bone-friendly copper to your diet.

Mushrooms can be a nutritional powerhouse compared to other kinds of produce, a cup of cooked mushrooms does contain almost a milligram of copper, a trace mineral that may play a role in guarding against osteoporosis. There is no recommended daily intake for copper, but 1.5 to 3 milligrams per day is a good goal.

RealAge Benefit: Eating a diverse diet that is low in calories and high in nutrients can make your RealAge as much as 4 years younger.

Mushroom of the Month - Bai-Ling mushroom

This mushroom is known as "Western Heaven White Ling Zhi(Reishi)", Bailing mushroom have a nice meaty texture and sweet flavour. It resembles Abalone, and rich in balanced nutrients and minerals. Protein 14.7 %, Fat 4.31%, Coarse fiber 15.4 %, Carbohydrate 43.2 %, Polysaccharide 19.0%, Aminophenol 10.6 %, of which 35% are essential amino acids.

Richmond Company's Business is Mushrooming

Misty Mountain Specialties was recently featured in the Vancouver Sun for unprecedented success in 2002. Read the full article online and learn more about our business!