"The Mush-Room": 2011 Mushroom Festival

"The Mush-Room": 2011 Mushroom Festival

2011 Mushroom Festival

Kennett Square hosted another Mushroom Festival - the 26th annual on September 10th and 11th. It was a great event beginning with a parade on Friday night where the local fire companies, spearheaded by Kennett Fire Company No. 1, paid tribute to those who passed on

9 1 1. Iron Chef Jose Garces, Top Chef Kevin Sbraga and Master Chef Jennie Behm were our culinary celebrieites this year! Is that considered the triple crown in culinary? We think so. Over 220 of Rhonda's vendors spanned State Street from Willow to Lafayette. It did not rain throughout the event. I think the last time that happened may have been 5 or 6 years ago. Cannot say enough about the volunteers and their coordinator! Some of us (me and .....) eat, sleep and breathe the Mushroom Festival for close to 12 months of the year. We are proud of what we have accomplished by being an all volunteer organization (no payroll) and even more proud that the money raised is given back to the community! Three cheers for everyone who had anything at all to do with this year's festival!

Kennett Square, my home town is the place where my grandparents and my husband's grandparents lived side by side in apartments back in the 1920's in that building you can see on the right in the picture! Wow! That was some 90 years ago. Some things have changed, some things have not. Hooray for Kennett Square! For some of us it's just a lifetime of who we are!

Snack N Shrooms®

Was very excited to open the mail on Saturday morning to find a document from the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Snack N Shrooms is now registered and listed under Seasoned Dried White Mushrooms Int. Cl 29 (U.S. Cl 46).

Summer 2011

A couple of weeks ago two of us went to the Fancy Food Show in Washington, DC. Our only regret was that we couldn't stay longer. We made a decision to purchase gourmet foods that pair well with mushrooms. We tell everyone to saute mushrooms in olive oil and garlic so why not have the olive oil and garlic on hand. There are some great recipes using sun-dried tomatoes and sweet red peppers. Anxious to get some of these new products in and share some great recipes.

We also found a White Wine Sauce and a Red Wine Sauce - already tried the White - sauteed portabella mushrooms in olive oil w/salt and pepper, mixed in leftover roasted chicken and the already heated white wine sauce and poured the mixture over rice. It was delicious, easy - can't wait to try the Red Wine Sauce! Will keep you posted. These new products will arrive at The Mushroom Cap soon!

Memorial Day, 2011

It was a great day in Kennett Square today. The annual Memorial Day Parade was just what everyone expected. I hope the visitors from New York City and Los Angeles enjoyed what our little town had to offer. As you can see our own Fun-gi participated.

A stop at The Mushroom Cap - one couple watched our video this morning before getting their spot to see the parade. The other couple stopped after the parade to take some mushrooms back home to NY with them. They wanted something they don't always get in the city - they purchased maitake and shiitake.

Another Memorial Day has come and gone. God Bless America!

Snack N Shrooms off to Georgia

In searching for foodies to evaluate my snacks - I connected with someone in Lawrenceville, GA. Just a few days later one bag of each flavor in my new packaging was sent off in the big brown truck. My first out-of-state wholesale customer placed an order! Wow - how exciting. In writing back and forth I discovered that the person I am dealing with has a product called "Shroom Zoom". It sounded so familiar because I purchased some through a spice company. Her products are shiitake seasonings. She is placing Snack N Shrooms and Shroom Zoom seasonings together in a market!

Mushrooms To Go

Mushrooms To Go - We often hear how frustrated folks are about parking in Kennett Square. I find it interesting that when there is no place to park - it must be a good sign.

We want to make buying mushrooms in downtown Kennett Square an easy task by offering curb side convenient service! Call ahead, place your order, let us know your expected time of arrival, park at 114 Scarlett Alley and we will deliver product to you.

Here is a list of a few items that are available at TheMushroom Cap:

White button mushrooms $2.75/lb.
White medium mushrooms $3.00/lb.
White large mushrooms $3.50/lb.
Portabella mushrooms $5.00/lb.
Baby Bella/Crimini mushrooms $4.00/lb.
Shiitake mushrooms $8.00/lb.
Oyster mushrooms $8.00/lb.
Maitake mushrooms $15.00/lb.
Portabella Chop Sauce $7.99
Roasted Portabella Pasta Sauce $8.00
Snack N Shrooms - Original, Low Salt, Hot or Garlic $6.75/1.5 oz.

Snack N Shrooms Powder - Mild, Hot or Garlic $12.99/2 oz.

Mushroom Mustard - Made w/Snack N Shooms Powder $6.49

Marinated mushrooms in jars - Mexican Jalapeno, Portabella, Garlic Italian, Sweet Italian, Italian, Old World and Pickled $5.49/12 oz.

Hope to hear from you soon!