King Oyster/Gambone - Pleurotus Eryngii Hen of the Woods / Maitake - Grifola Frondosa Our Price: (Members Only) Our Price: (Members Only) The king trumpet mushroom is the largest species in the oyster family, and is characterized by its thick stem and short gills. King oysters are cultivated year round and have an extraordinary shelf life. They are extremely versatile and have a firm and meaty texture. Whether steamed, saut�ed, or grilled, this mushroom�s flavor is superb. Chefs often substitute this mushroom for porcini in many dishes because of strong textural similarities. King oyster, like the maitake mushroom, has proven to possess medicinal qualities that can strengthen and regulate one�s immune system. The maitake mushroom, also known as �hen of the woods,� is not only incredibly delicious it is also great for you! This mushroom is rich in minerals and is known to possess many medicinal qualities. Maitake mushrooms have been utilized in Oriental medicine for hundreds of years, and new studies show that this mushroom can strengthen and regulate the immune system. This mushroom is cultivated year round, and can also be found in the wild growing in clusters at the base of trees. The �hen of the woods� mushroom has beautiful grayish-brown pedals, and has a very smoky, woodsy aroma and flavor. Dried Candy Caps - Lactarius rubidus King of Mushroom's Chef's Mix Our Price: (Members Only) Our Price: (Members Only) Candy cap mushrooms are usually small and burnt orange in color. They are edible wild mushrooms that are most commonly used by chefs to flavor dessert items. When fresh, the aroma of candy caps is quite faint, but when dried, the aroma is extremely strong and smells identical to that of maple syrup. The perfume of dried candy caps is extremely strong and can linger for days at a time. Our chef's mix is extremely popular among chefs, and is known as the best mix in the industry. Our chef mixes contain an assortment of both wild and exotic mushrooms, and changes with the seasons.