Is there anything better than a mountain of buttery mushrooms on a thick slab of sourdough toast? We think not, however, if you love your mushrooms, we’ve found the perfect excuse to unite with your fellow fungi fans in honouring them.
Saturday, October 15 is National Mushroom Day, reminding us to pay homage to the mighty mushrooms in our lives. Whether you’re a mushroom farmer, cafe owner, or simply a humble mushy admirer, Saturday is the day to shout your love of mushrooms to the rooftops and celebrate everything about them—from their mind-boggling health benefits to that unparalleled taste.
If you’re wondering how best to demonstrate your ferocious appreciation of edible fungi, it’s by sharing that deep love of Aussie mushrooms with the world. Share your most bomb mushroom on toast recipe with the hashtags #NationalMushroomDay, #MyMushroomToast, and #AustralianMushrooms—plus, any cooking tips and plans you have for the big day.
Keen to add a couple more go-to mushroom toast recipes to your repertoire? Australian Mushrooms has you covered. Check out their mouthwatering culinary creations, from Pesto Mushrooms With Poached Eggs And Hollandaise Sauce to Mushrooms On Toast With Herbed Cottage Cheese. Our personal favourite has to be the drool-worthy Roasted Mushrooms On Toast With Grilled Halloumi And Balsamic Glaze—try it now and thank the mushroom gods later.
National Mushroom Day has more in store if you're a cafe owner with a love for breaky ‘shrooms. Australian Mushrooms is hosting a food service competition where your cafe could win $10k. To enter, simply create a signature mushroom on toast dish featuring the heroic White Agaricus Cup Mushroom and share it on your socials using all the details you can find over here.
For all the National Mushroom Day details head over here. Now, go forth and rejoice mushroom lovers, and may your toast always overflow with mushy goodness.
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