06/12/2026
Mushroom Spotlight: Lion's Mane
Tender and with a lobster-like texture, this mushroom is a convincing meat substitute or iconic on its own. Popular as a "crab cake", we also recommend trying it as a steak! Take the whole mushroom and press it in a pan on low to medium heat with no butter or seasoning until it shrinks in size by about a third. (A second pan or a spatula are great tools to use to press it down!)
Then add rosemary, garlic cloves, and butter or your favorite cooking oil. Spoon the butter/oil over the Lion's Mane steak and flip once to make sure both sides get cooked evenly.
Enjoy with fresh asparagus, zucchini, or garlic scapes sauteed on the side.
We'll have lots of it at the Bellingham Farmers Market this Saturday and all through the year! Bellingham Farmers Market