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New to mushrooms? You’ve come to the right place. At FreshCap, we know mushrooms. And we want to share that knowledge with you! Growing mushrooms can be a ton of fun. But there is so much to lear...

Glossary

Glossary

Mycelium, agar, colonization... what does it all mean? Here's a quick primer on some of the most common terms used in mushroom cultivation. Agar: A seaweed derived powder used to make a nutrified...

The 3 Levels Of Mushroom Growing

The 3 Levels Of Mushroom Growing

If you’re just starting to learn about growing mushrooms, the process can seem overwhelming. There is so much to learn! Unfortunately, that can be a turn off for some people who are looking to ge...

Festive Feasting: Holiday Recipes with a Freshcap Twist

Festive Feasting: Holiday Recipes with a Freshcap Twist

The holidays are a time for gathering, celebrating, and—most importantly—eating! This year, take your culinary game to the next level by incorporating Freshcap Mushroom Extract products into your f...

Mushroom Jerky

Mushroom Jerky

Mushroom Jerky is an AMAZING vegan snack... if you do it right! In our video, we made 4 different types of mushroom jerky using Lion's Mane, Maitake, Shiitake and King Oyster to try and find the be...

Fresh Herb Mushroom Salt

Fresh Herb Mushroom Salt

A great way to preserve your herbs and add some mushrooms into your meals! Ingredients 1 cup fresh herbs of choice, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup salt 2 scoops Turkey Tail p...

Dual-Extracted Mushroom Tincture

Dual-Extracted Mushroom Tincture

Wild harvesting or growing your own functional mushrooms? Learn how to create your own extractions at home her by making your own dual-extracted tincture. Tinctures are a great way to make the bene...

Chocolate Mushroom Frosty

Chocolate Mushroom Frosty

Now you can make your favorite childhood treat…at home! The chocolate treat you know and love is super easy to make, and is now better for you with the help of sweet bananas, rich cocoa and FreshCa...

Mushroom Powered Chocolate Chip Cookies

Mushroom Powered Chocolate Chip Cookies

Everyone’s favorite cookie is now Mushroom Powered! We took this delicious recipe by Adriana of For The Love Of Food And Life blog, and added some of our Ultimate Mushroom Complex for a boost of e...

Mango Ice Cream

Mango Ice Cream

Make yourself a refreshing summer treat, packed with the sweetness of mango and goodness of mushrooms! With only 4 ingredients, it’s healthy, delicious, and super simple to make.   INGREDIENTS 3...

Mushroom Margarita Mocktail

Mushroom Margarita Mocktail

This tasty frozen drink will have you thinking you're on the beach 🏖️ Refreshing and immune boosting! This is your ultimate summer sidekick.   INGREDIENTS 1 medium watermelon, cubed 3 cups str...

Sang-Reishi Mocktail

Sang-Reishi Mocktail

This mushroom boosted sang-reishi is a quick and refreshing way to impress all of your friends this summer! 🍄🍷   INGREDIENTS 1 large orange, sliced ¼-inch thick 1 lemon, sliced ¼-inch thick 1...

Turkey Tail Chimichurri

Turkey Tail Chimichurri

Chimichurri is a South American sauce or marinade, typically used as a delicious topping for grilled meats. This recipe is super flavorful, quick to make and offers immune-boosting benefits with th...

Mushroom Herbal Salt

Mushroom Herbal Salt

A tasty way to add some mushrooms to any meal! Rub it on roasts, sprinkle it in salads, add to roasted potatoes.. you get the idea! Ingredients 2 tsp rosemary, ground 8 tsp sea salt 4 tsp...

Immune Shots

Immune Shots

Looking to boost your immune system in a flash? This is the tastiest and easiest way to kick your immune system into top gear. Ingredients 1.5 navel oranges (peeled) 1 Tbsp Manuka honey 2-3...