Eric Milligan, a mushroom farmer and forager, takes a walk with us through a forest in New Hampshire to talk science, art, and his dream of feeding the world with mushrooms.

Taste of the Mountains Cooking School at the Bernerhof Inn featuring NH Mushroom Company

An episode of All Things Growing by Karla Ficker, featuring Chef Steffani Adaska from Taste of the Mountains Cooking School. Watch the video for an overview of New Hampshire Mushroom Co, followed by amazing recipes and food from the cooking school at the Bernerhof Inn, Glen, NH.

“Eric Milligan studied theater while in college, but in a serendipitous twist, he now finds himself as one of the most successful fungi farmers in the Granite State.”

Enjoy a short video showing some images and movies made of our progress and cultivation at NHMC over the last few years.

Lion’s Mane/Bear’s Head “crab” cakes, as seen on WMUR 9’s Cook’s Corner

The most fantastic imitation crab cake you will ever have.

Eric’s Bears Head Mushroom “crab” cakes
Recipe provided by Eric Milligan.

Ingredients:
  • 1- pound Bears head mushrooms chopped to the size of lump crab meat
  • 1- cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1- egg
  • 3- green onions
  • 2- tbs mayonnaise
  • 1-tbs. dry mustard
  • 1- tbs, creole seasoning
Mix all ingredients in bowl, hands work best. Form patties and pan fry on med high heat in butter or olive oil. usually takes 3-4  minutes per side.
Live in the Lakes Region? You can try this dish at The Local Eatery,  Laconia NH, prepared by chef Kevin Halligan.

Enjoy a short video showing some images and movies made of our progress and cultivation at New Hampshire Mushroom Company over the last few years.

“Inside a humble building they have designed a high-tech method to duplicate what nature does naturally on the forest floor. It smells strangely like a brewery. “Yes,” says Milligan, it’s the blend of the growing medium; it contains a bit of grain as a source of protein.” – Susan Laughlin