Homegrown in Alabama IV - Mushrooms Galore!

I'll be honest, never knew all of these gorgeous varieties were grown in Alabama!

Mushrooms on a Log

These beauties were spotted at the Pepper Place Market a few weeks ago. I'm heading to Grandview Farms in Montevallo very soon to see all of their offerings.

A Work of Art

Foodies and photographers will both look at these and swoon, but for different reasons. Although I'd love to try these in a dish, these Pearl Oyster mushrooms from Southern Foothills Farm, almost took my breath with their beauty. It wasn't until I got home that I realized that besides the dozen or so photos I took, I could actually have bought a box and tried them! I hope to visit their farm located about an hour from Birmingham on Straight Mountain, between Oneonta and Asheville. 

Chanterelles, The New Kid On The Block

I don't know about you, but I grew up with button mushrooms. Period.  Now, thanks to Alabama farmers at the Pepper Place Market, I'm getting to know some new varieties, like these golden chanterelles!  I'll admit the turquoise containers added to their appeal through my lens.