Kennett Square in a bottle

Visiting Kennett Square? Be sure to stop by The Mushroom Cap to see our museum pieces from the original Mushroom Museum that was once located on the strip between Longwood Gardens and our quaint little town - (The Mushroom Cap is just 2.7 miles from Longwood). You may just want to stop by for a souvenir like no other!

If you are a collector of unique items from around the world you may want to add Kennett Square Potpourri to your collection. Inside this one ounce jar is spent mushroom substrate that comes from our family farm located here in mushroom country. Our beautiful white mushrooms were grown in this substrate. The cork jar is glued shut so you don't get the benefit of that often mentioned "mushroom smell" which we have all become accustomed to. Forget the smell - mushrooms are soon to be on the "Super Food" list!

Have fun while you are here! And be sure to ask to taste Kennett Square's Favorite Gourmet Snack when visiting The Mushroom Cap too!

Snow, Snow and More Snow

Since Mother Nature decided to visit over the weekend with a record breaking "weekend before Christmas" snow storm she certainly put the skids on all of us "last minute" shoppers! It was nice to see some borough residents out for a stroll during the storm.

Boots, snowpants, snowsuits and snowbibs were the request of the day at The Growing Tree - children's department! Some got just what they needed, others did not. Our ladies department had a pair of gloves for that one person who forgot hers! Yes, The Mushroom Cap and The Growing Tree are in the same building - never know what you are going to find at 114 W State Street in Kennett Square, PA.

The snow brings back childhood memories of growing up in Kennett Square - sledding down Lafayette Street from Ridge Avenue down to Scarlett - long walk back up but oh, what a ride, sledding in the backyards of homes on Mason Avenue where one of the neighbors made an ice ramp - I jumped on a sled, six others piled on top -I couldn't breathe - scared me to death! The best memory was walking with my Mom to my grandparent's house on Broad Street! Everything becomes so peaceful when there is a significant snowfall.

Rain, rain go away - come again another day

Shopping in Kennett Square today was hampered by the pouring rain. Carriage rides had to be canceled - we have to take the good days with the bad don't we?

Get your last minute shopping done at The Mushroom Cap. We will be shipping most of the fresh mushroom orders out by Wednesday. For those last minute orders - no later than Monday or they won't arrive in time for the holiday. Several gift boxes of two jars of marinated mushrooms and our Mushroom Chowder will be shipped tomorrow. Great taste of Kennett Square. and only $24 plus shipping.

December 13, 2009 - AM

Seems that everyone is on FB these days - it's a fun place to be! I just invited all 800 Mushroom Festival fans to become fans of Kennett Square Merchants! When Kennett Square can host one of the top 3 food festivals in the Nation it must be a happening place!

Two bus trips to town this past week. We are becoming a part of the Brandywine Valley Bus Tour itinerary. Shop, Dine, Discover and Stay in Kennett Square! Karma is happening in KSQ!

Did you purchase your ticket for the raffle that gives you a chance to win over $1000 in gifts including an overnight stay, dinner, wine and something for everyone on your shopping list. All gifts donated by the members of the Kennett Square Restaurant and Merchant Association! The winning ticket will be pulled December 20th! Tickets are $5 or 5 for $20.

Visitors from NJ, MD, Washington, DC, DE, Long Island, Wilkes-Barre - Scranton area and CA were in The Mushroom Cap yesterday. Everyone got to taste our new-tritious, amazingly delicious mushroom snacks before we sold out. Have you had them yet? A suggested recipe for Snack N Shrooms is to replace croutons in your salad with these flavorful mushroom silhouettes!
Seasoned Mushroom Powder might be your choice - flavor your burgers, salmon, soup, mashed potatoes and/or.............................. Available in spicy hot and spicy mild! Just the aroma makes you want to go home and cook!

Why the clothing?

When seeking out The Mushroom Cap you will look inside the glass front door and see women's consignment clothing, a few gifts and say, "there are no mushrooms here!" Look again! The Growing Tree shares the building and is celebrating 25 years in business this year! Women's clothing and accessories were added in the Spring. The economy encouraged a little diversification and our customers are liking it!

The Fresh Mushrooms, Mushroom Food Products, Mushroom Exhibit and Mushroom Gifts are just down the center aisle! You will find some of the best marinated mushrooms here as well as Kennett Square's Favorite Snack, Roasted Portabella Mushroom Pasta Sauce, Mushroom Chowder, Kennett Square Mushroom Soup, along with Mushroom Capital of the World t-shirts, magnets, Christmas ornaments and more. Be sure to stop by for a cup of Harrington's Coffee - Kennett Square Blend #45!

We recently got a supply of Maitake supplements! Just yesterday a visitor from Annapolis, MD was thrilled to find Maitake tablets - his wife's breast cancer Dr. had suggested that she take them. Eat mushrooms and live longer! Who said that?

You just never know what you might find at The Mushrom Cap at 114 W State Street in Kennett Square! See you soon!

ksqKARMA

A new group has formed in Kennett Square - KARMA - Kennett Area Restaurant and Merchant Association. It is great to have new business owners with fresh ideas and older business owners who welcome their energy and enthusiasm. Kennett Square is a unique town in the heart of the Brandywine Valley. KARMA members will work together to promote Kennett Square, cross promote their businesses and plan events in the Square!

Entering Kennett Square as a tourist you will find many excited shop owners - putting their best foot forward in welcoming you to "Small town America - at its Best!

Just yesterday The Mushroom Cap had visitors from NJ, NY, CT, FL, Philadelphia, Japan and beyond!

Snack N Shrooms™ recipe

Here is another idea for Snack N Shrooms -



Saute roasted red peppers, onions and garlic in olive oil. Pour over cooked penne pasta - sprinkle crushed spicy hot snack n shrooms on top! What a great idea!



Snack N Shrooms can be used with or without dip but best with your favorite cocktail! How about a pizza topper, salad topper, flavoring for dipping oil, addition to your favorite omelet or............................Use your culinary imagination!



Hope to see you soon at The Mushroom Cap!