Whitsunday Mushrooms

23/12/2022

Last call for Christmas Grow Kits!

Available for collection from our Bucasia farm this afternoon, or Saturday morning at the Mackay Showground Markets from 6am

So much gratitude to everyone who has supported us this week! 🍄❤️

22/12/2022

We’ll be at Riverside this afternoon from 3pm-7pm 🌞

We’ll have lots of Mushroom Grow Kits 🍄🍄🍄

20/12/2022

Looking for a Christmas gift that’s a little bit different? We have ‘grow your own’ Oyster Mushroom kits available 🍄

Grow your own Oyster Mushrooms right on your kitchen bench. Our kits are super simple, fast growing and produce delicious mushrooms!

If you missed out on preorders don’t stress - we’ve made a few extra batches! We also have Italian Oyster, Pearl Oyster and Blue Oyster!

Available to collect this week from the Mackay Farmers' Market, Mackay Riverside Market and Mackay Showground Markets, or message us to arrange collection from our farm in Bucasia 🍄❤️

14/12/2022

Thank you so much to everyone who has already ordered their grow kits for Christmas!

If you haven’t ordered yours, here’s the link https://www.whitsundaymushrooms.com.au/shop/Whitsunday_Mushrooms_Grow_Kits/13

We’ll be closing the preorders this weekend and will bring any remaining kits to the markets next week. Make sure you get there early as there will only be a few available!

If you’d like to preorder using cash you can come see me at Mackay Riverside Market this afternoon. We don’t have a stall this week but you’ll find me helping out with the kids activities 😃

We are so truly grateful for your support 🍄❤️ Samara

07/12/2022

Are you struggling to find that unique gift this Christmas? We have the perfect solution!

Our Oyster Mushroom Grow Kits are super simple, fast growing and produce delicious mushrooms!

We sold out so quick last year so we are giving you the chance to preorder for Christmas so you don't miss out.

Limited availability and great value at only $25 each. Available for collection and delivery in the week prior to Christmas.

Preorder through our website: https://www.whitsundaymushrooms.com.au/shop/Whitsunday_Mushrooms_Grow_Kits/13

15/11/2022

Sorry to everyone who missed us at the markets this morning, we’ll be back at the Riverside Market Thursday arvo

If you’re needing your mushie fix today check out this deliciousness from YAW 😍 they’ve also got a killer oyster mushie burger on the menu at the moment, can verify its 10 out of 10 👌👌👌

Pre plan YAW Hump Day Breakfast dates to make sure you don’t have the Hump Day Blues! 🥰 Our Benne is always a crowd favourite, especially when you add beautiful Mushrooms from & Hashies 🤤

10/11/2022

Bumper harvest of beautiful tropical oysters ready for the Mackay Riverside Market this afternoon 🍄❤️

07/11/2022

Did you know we don’t just grow culinary mushrooms? We also grow natural medicines like this beautiful Native Reishi, Ganoderma steyaertanum 😍🍄

More and more research is being done on the medicinal benefits of mushrooms, from immunity boosting and anxiety relief (Reishi), easing the effects of chemotherapy (Turkey Tail) and dementia and alzheimers prevention and treatment (Lions Mane). All wood eating mushrooms (including Oyster Mushrooms) are also chock full of Beta-glucans which are anticancer, anti-diabetic and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

At our farm we mainly focus on native varieties, like this Native Reishi and our Native Lions Mane (Hericum coralloides), but we also grow Turkey Tail, Shiitake and Wood Ear too

20/10/2022

We’re at the markets right now 😍

According to the radar the rain is over 😃

19/10/2022

The mushrooms are really loving all this extra humidity, we have a massive harvest ahead of us for the Mackay Riverside Market this afternoon! (I’m already dreaming of that warm freshly baked HillBilly Bakehouse sourdough)

Our garden has absolutely sprung to life too, with colourful cluster’s popping up everywhere 😍 If you want mushrooms in your garden too we’ll have our spent substrate mushroom compost available to collect from our little urban farm tomorrow - $20 for 60L.

18/10/2022

Catch us at the Mackay Farmers' Market tomorrow morning from 6.30 and at the Mackay Riverside Market Thursday afternoon from 3!

We have heaps of Oyster Mushies (see the last post for some recipe inspiration) and a few sneaky Pioppinos too!

We’ll also have our Pink Oyster grow kits for everyone who has been hanging for one 😍

The weather is heating up so make sure you make the most of mushie season!

See you soon 🍄❤️

18/10/2022

One of our favourite things to do with Oyster Mushies… Vego Fried Chicken! They are super delicious and so easy to make (and I'd like to think they're a little more healthy than KFC)

Fried Oyster Mushrooms (Vego Fried Chicken)

Ingredients
Oyster mushrooms
1 ½ cups plain flour
1 ½ teaspoon paprika powder
1 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (add more or less depending on how spicy you like it)
1 teaspoon salt
Cracked pepper
Oil for frying

Pull apart the individual caps from each cluster and trim the stems as needed

In a large bowl, add the flour and all the spices, salt and black pepper. Mix together until well combined

In a second bowl, take ⅓ cup of the flour and spice mixture and add ¾ cup of water. Whisk together to a smooth batter consistency

Dip each mushroom into the wet batter mixture then into the dry batter. Double coat each mushroom back into the wet batter and then back in the flour mixture, making sure the mushrooms are fully coated in flour

Heat oil in a pot over high heat and carefully drop mushrooms into the oil one at a time in batches. Don't overcrowd the pot, you can fry a few at a time depending on how large your pot is. Let them fry for a few minutes until nice and golden brown

Remove and place on paper towels and blot to remove excess oil. Place on a cooling rack to keep crispy until the rest are done. Enjoy with your favourite dipping sauce!

Recipe and pics from Cooking With Ayeh

08/10/2022

Hola!!!! Pioneer Valley Family this one’s for you guys!

One Hungry Mumma is doing Mexican Street Food Takeaway tonight in Finch Hatton!!! 💚

We’re on the menu (Oyster Mushroom and Haloumi Tacos 🍄🌮) but honestly the entire menu looks incredible 😍

If you’re out in the valley make sure you get in there and join the fiesta! 🎉

06/10/2022

We’re so excited for the Mackay Riverside Market today! We have so many mushies!!!! Lions Mane, Pioppinos, Coral Tooth and lots of different Oysters 🍄🍄🍄

So sorry for the short supply over the past few weeks whilst we both got the nightmare flu, we’re so truly grateful for all the love and support we received 🍄❤️

15/09/2022

Looking for an awesome school holiday project? Grow your own Oyster Mushrooms right on your kitchen bench!

We’ll have a heap of ready to fruit kits at the Mackay Riverside Markets this afternoon 🍄

It’s such a great activity to get the kids involved with, they grow so fast it’s bound to keep them captivated!

Ps we won’t be at the Showground Markets this week as we’re off to the magical Mushroom Valley festival! We’ll be hosting a mushroom growing workshop on Sunday if you’re attending 🍄❤️

08/09/2022

See you down at the Mackay Riverside Market this afternoon from 3

Make sure you check out APULIA’s amazing Woodfired Pizzas, they’ll have our Oyster Mushies on their menu tonight 😍🍄❤️

Introducing the new FUNGHI DELIGHT🍄PIZZA!
•Mozzarella cheese
•Oyster mushrooms
•Italian Salami
•Sprinkle of parmesan cheese

Big thanks to for their amazing mushy treats 🤤

02/09/2022

We’re down at the Showground Markets from 6am this morning with lots of mushies for your Fathers Day cook ups!

Will you be doing mushies for breakfast on some HillBilly Bakehouse Sourdough? Or frying them up with some Slade Point Meat Specialist bacon? They’re also amazing on pizza or just straight on the BBQ.

You could even try these skillet pressed BBQ oyster mushrooms by Wicked Healthy 😍

If you aren’t able to make it to the markets today we also have a collection point in Andergrove today, just send me a message to order.

31/08/2022

We’ll be at the Mackay Riverside Market this afternoon from 3 💚

We have a massive harvest ahead of us this morning so we’ll have so many mushies for you today!

We’ll also have grow kits available too

See you soon!

Mush love 🍄❤️ Samara & Bret

The Mackay Riverside Market is on every Thursday afternoon from 3!

Fresh Produce | Artisan Goods | Food Vans | Live Music

This week our awesome live music open mic space is sponsored by APULIA woodfired kitchen. Ivano and the crew make incredible woodfired pizzas and are such an asset to our market, and they are also available for private functions too!

Don’t forget to come down and stock up on the abundance of beautiful freshly harvested strawberries, we’re in peak season at the moment and the quality and taste is phenomenal. We’re also excited to welcome a new tent offering head, neck and shoulder massages!

Here’s our stalls guide for this week:

FRESH PRODUCE
Ballantyne's Strawberries (NEW STALL!)
Hydroponic Greens (NEW STALL!)
Fresh As Sweet As

Zelenka Farms
Salubrious Microgreens
Whitsunday Mushrooms
HillBilly Farm Co
Camilleri's Farm Market

EGGS
Mount Jukes Family Farm

DAIRY
Deep Gully Farm - Goat Milk, Feta, Gelato

BAKERY
HillBilly Bakehouse – Organic Woodfired Sourdough

MEAT
Slade Point Meat Specialist- Bacon, Steak, Sausages, Mince, Ham, Jerky, Biltong and more
Frisk Deli - Maltese smallgoods, pastizzis, cheeses

SEAFOOD
Shore Fresh Seafoods

HONEY

Mount Jukes Family Farm

PANTRY
No9 Nut Butter Co. - Peanut Butter
Fresh As Sweet As – Pistachios and Olive Oil
HillBilly Bakehouse - Sourdough Breadcrumbs
Ballantyne's Strawberries – Jams
Helen Howarth Flavourista - Spices, Herbs, Flavoured Oils, Dukkah
AIGW. Native Florist/Cultural Gardens - Native Herbs and Spices

SWEETS
Francis Fudge - Fudge & Protein Balls

FLOWERS
AIGW. Native Florist/Cultural Gardens
Starcut Flowers

BODY PRODUCTS
Aleara Skin Co
Deep Gully Farm

FERMENTED DRINKS
Water Kefir Mackay
HillBilly Farm Co - Ginger Beer & Jamu

PETS
Gracie B Pet Treats - freshly made and preservative free pet treats

GARDENING
AIGW. Native Florist/Cultural Gardens – Native bush tucker plants and fruit trees
Whitsunday Mushrooms – mushroom grow kits

HEALTH & WELLNESS
Timeless Beauty & Massage (NEW STALL!) – 10-20 minute head neck and shoulder massages
ASD Healthy Life

HANDMADE CREATIONS
Ladybug Candles and Gifts
Triple 5 Four Society


COMMUNITY GROUPS
EXTRA Ordinary Entrepreneurials
Mackay Conservation Group

FOOD VENDORS (On site until 8pm!)
The Rolling Coffee Bean
Mount Jukes Family Farm
EST No.8
APULIA woodfired kitchen
LET'Z WAFFLE


See you down at the Quay every Thursday afternoon from 3!

31/08/2022

Stir Fry Noodles with Pink Oyster Mushrooms

I’ve had a couple of our amazing customers tell us about this recipe, so now Pink Oysters are back in season I finally gave it a go. It’s so quick and simple and the flavours really amplify the Pink Oysters and highlight their unique texture.

The hardest part of this recipe was finding the Shaoxing wine, I spent 5 minutes searching the international aisle before I finally googled it and realised it was Chinese Cooking Wine, literally right next to the Sesame Oil 😂

Stir Fry Noodles with Pink Oyster Mushrooms

Prep and cook time: 15 minutes

Ingredients
1 tbsp vegetable oil
300g fresh thin egg noodles
1 small thumb of ginger, julienned
1 clove of garlic, chopped
300g pink oyster mushrooms

Sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
½ tsp sesame oil
1 tsp sugar

Method
Cook the noodles in a large saucepan of boiling water for 2 minutes then drain, refresh under cold running water and toss with a splash of oil to ensure they don’t stick.

Combine the sauce ingredients
Heat a wok over high heat. Add the mushroom and toss to coat in oil. Fry until golden then add ginger and garlic and toss again. Add the noodles then pour in the sauce and toss through to coat everything.

Recipe and photo by Justine Schofield

https://everydaygourmet.tv/recipes/stir-fry-noodles-with-pink-oyster-mushrooms#

30/08/2022

See you down at the Mackay Farmers' Market tomorrow morning from 6.30am!

This spring weather is giving us a beautiful mix of both summer and winter varieties so we’ll have an abundance of mushies for you tomorrow 🍄❤️

We’ll also have a few grow kits available for those who’d like to grow their own, could be a nice father’s day present 😃

28/08/2022

Happy Monday Fungi Lovers!

The beautiful people over YAW have got you covered for delicious eats this week, how amazing does their mushroom bruschetta look!

Parmesan cheese fried sourdough with spinach, garlic sautéed mushrooms, fresh thyme, poached eggs finished with aged balsamic 🤤🍄😍

27/08/2022

Sarina! We’re coming!

We’re so excited to be at our first Sarina Markets this Sunday! You’ll find us next to Camilleri's Farm Market and Water Kefir Mackay

We’ll also have our first Pink Oyster and Yellow Oyster harvest for the spring season, to brighten up this wintery weather 🍄❤️

23/08/2022

Check out these beauties!

Chestnuts aka Scaly Flame Caps… or as we like to call them “delicious little fellas”

This week might by your last chance to get your hands on them this season, so make sure you pop down to the markets!

You’ll find us at:
Mackay Farmers' Market
Wednesday 6.30am-10.30am

Mackay Riverside Market
Thursday 3pm-6pm

Mackay Showground Markets
Saturday 6.30am-9.30am

Sarina Markets
Sunday 7.30am-12noon

🍄❤️

20/08/2022

So sorry if you missed us at the markets this morning! We’ve just dropped off some punnets of Shiitake and Lions Mane to Sage on Hamilton 🍄❤️ (they’re open Sunday from 8-12!)

They’ve also just had a fresh drop of delicious sourdough from HillBilly Bakehouse. Brunch sorted!

Ps While you’re at Sage check out their huge range of mushroom products 😍😍😍

11/08/2022

We’ll have a few Lions Mane grow kits available at the Mackay Riverside Market this afternoon!

We don’t normally sell our Lions Mane kits but we’ve had so many requests so we made a double batch last month! If you’ve been wanting to grow your own Lions Mane now is your chance 🍄❤️

See you down at the Quay from 3!

The Mackay Riverside Market is on every Thursday afternoon from 3!

Fresh Produce | Artisan Goods | Food Vans | Live Music

Lots of exciting things happening down at the quay tomorrow afternoon including the native bee hotel workshops at 4pm and 5pm by EXTRA Ordinary Entrepreneurials. We also have a live music space hosted by the beautiful Jamesley, it’s an open mic so please feel free to bring your instruments down.

We are excited to welcome the Mount Jukes Family Farm food van to the markets serving a delicious variety of slow cooked meat with an Italian touch.
They are joining our existing food vendors:
EST No.8 – Traditional Thai
APULIA woodfired kitchen – Woodfired Pizzas
LET'Z WAFFLE – The BEST Waffles!
– Steamed and Fried Dumplings, Sticky Rice and Bao Buns

Bring the family down and enjoy the sunset and a picnic on the lawn whilst listening to the live music, we have plenty of rugs and cushions.

Zelenka Farms
Mount Jukes Family Farm
Shore Fresh Seafoods
Frisk Deli
HillBilly Farm Co
HillBilly Bakehouse
Aleara Skin Co
Deep Gully Farm
No9 Nut Butter Co.
Jaffadills
Gracie B Pet Treats
Talara & Co
Pioneer Valley Produce
Starcut Flowers
Camilleri's Farm Market
Salubrious Microgreens
EXTRA Ordinary Entrepreneurials
The Rolling Coffee Bean
Francis Fudge
Bohemian Elyse
EST No.8
LET'Z WAFFLE
Slade Point Meat Specialist
Helen Howarth Flavourista
AIGW. Native Florist/Cultural Gardens
Water Kefir Mackay
Whitsunday Mushrooms
APULIA woodfired kitchen
Ladybug Candles and Gifts
Mackay Conservation Group
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See you down at the Quay from 3!

27/07/2022

We are absolutely thrilled to be featured on the incredible new vegetarian menu at Moss on Wood

Their menu contains all sorts of tantalising treats and you can find our mushrooms in this delicious Mushroom Gnocchi (pillowy melt in your mouth goodness with creamy sauce, highlighted with pickled shiitake and roasted hazelnut) and on the Funghi Pizza (kiln fired mushroom ragu pizza on a garlic cream base with thyme and blue cheese). Both of these dishes are certified delicious 🤤🍄❤️

Executive Chef Mark Collings goes out of his way to source local produce and support small businesses like ours. Mark was the first Chef to contact us in the very early stages of our little mushroom operation and has been with us every step of the way. His passion for showcasing the produce of our region radiates through his amazing edible creations.

25/07/2022

The Gift Shed have given us a sneak peak at the menu for their Mushroom Flow Dinner Experience this Friday night and we are beyond excited!

🍄 Lions Mane Crab Cakes with Finger Lime
🍄 Spicy Cumin King Oyster Kebabs with Lime and Coriander
🍄 Beef/Beet Wellington
🍄 Pearl Barley Mushroom Risotto
🍄 Polenta Pioppino Truffles
🍄 Miso Broth Reishi Stuffed Rice Balls
🍄 Crispy Turmeric Coral Tooth with Saffron Sauce
🍄 Reishi and Black Sapote Chocolate Pudding with Blue Flower Cream

This is a once off experience and seats are limited and filling up super fast, so get in contact with The Gift Shed today to book! We can’t wait to see you there 🍄❤️

21/07/2022

See you down at the Mackay Riverside Market from 3pm!

We’ve had a huge harvest this morning and will have Lions Mane, King Oyster, Scaly Flame Caps, Coral Tooth and Shiitake in our winter boxes and as well as beautiful succulent winter oyster varieties 🍄❤️

Mackay Riverside Market every Thursday afternoon from 3pm to 6pm at Blue Water Quay

Fresh Produce | Artisan Goods | Food Vans | Music

The incredibly talented Jamesley will be hosting an open mic performance space each Thursday arvo, so feel free to bring your instruments down. Sponsored this week by Stellarossa (Parkside) and Stellarossa (Rural View).

We’ve loved hearing all your amazing feedback from our first market and are excited to welcome you back this Thursday.
Talara & Co
Shore Fresh Seafoods
Frisk Deli
HillBilly Farm Co

Aleara Skin Co
Zelenka Farms
Deep Gully Farm
Gracie B Pet Treats
Pioneer Valley Produce
Starcut Flowers
Camilleri's Farm Market With Longy & Carol
Salubrious Microgreens
The Rolling Coffee Bean
Francis Fudge
Jaffadills
EST No.8
Bohemian Elyse
Bush Florist
Slade Point Meat Specialist
Helen Howarth Flavourista
EXTRA Ordinary Entrepreneurials
AIGW. Native Florist/Cultural Gardens
Water Kefir Mackay
Whitsunday Mushrooms





We have even more stalls coming on board over the next few weeks
APULIA woodfired kitchen
Mount Jukes Family Farm Food Truck
Wild heart Juice co
No9 Nut Butter Co.
Hydroponics with Passion

If you’re a local grower/maker/producer or food vendor interested in joining us we’d absolutely love to connect with you 💚