Lion's Mane Mushrooms

by

Ginaya Donnette

What is Lion’s Mane?

If you haven’t heard, Lion’s Mane mushroom is one of the newest super foods... and I just grew it in my kitchen!  You can get a feeder bag from a local grower and all you have to do is keep it out of direct light and in a warm area.   Lion’s Mane has a flavor and texture that mocks meat but the sweeter taste makes it a favorite for a seafood substitute and is commonly used in crab cake recipes.

Recently studies have shown that Lion’s Mane has some very promising neuroregenerative qualities amongst benefits to regulating blood sugar levels and cholesterol. This fungus among us can help reduce anxiety and depression by boosting cognitive performance.

I bought my own kit and my family joined me to watch it grow.   They actually thought it was pretty crazy but after 10-14 days I harvested the mushroom and made them into tasty vegan crab cakes!