New Path Farm Local Chestnut Mushrooms

Chestnut mushrooms (Pholiota adiposa) are a newer species of gourmet, edible mushrooms being cultivated in the US. These mushrooms look really beautiful when they start growing because they have characteristics like a fractal star or a flower.

After a few days, the chestnut mushrooms develop a nice brown color and look more like a mushroom than a flower. Chestnut mushrooms tend to grow in clusters which are easy to harvest. The chestnut mushrooms have a rich, nutty umami flavor, and they may have a slight crispiness to them once cooked.