Mushrooms—The Season’s Savory Side

To-Jo Mushrooms

From sauces to sides to salads, mushrooms add rich earthy flavor to so many delicious dishes! We’ve relied on To-Jo Mushrooms since 1998 to supply us with over a dozen varieties of high-quality, fresh mushrooms for all those flavorful recipes. Named for the D’Amico brothers, Tony and Joe, To-Jo Mushrooms delivers the season’s freshest, most delicious Food You Feel Good About and organic mushrooms to us from their 4th-generation family farm in Avondale, PA.

“Mushrooms are harvested with so much flavor,” says Joe. “The closer you live to where mushrooms are produced, the more flavor, variety, and freshness you’ll be able to experience.” Tony agrees, “We love hearing from our friends and families about spotting our mushrooms at Wegmans. Whether they’re buying a new variety or just commenting on the flavor, it’s always encouraging to hear that all of the hard work is worth it.

Partnering for Organics

Because the D’Amico family is dedicated to energy and water conservation, and sustainable growing methods (for example, they recycle 40,000+ tons of farm by-products annually), we asked them to grow organic mushrooms just for us. “Wegmans has been a pioneer in making organics go mainstream. We felt like we had a true partner because they were so helpful and supportive when we transitioned a dedicated facility and team to organics,” says Joe. By 2014, they had converted an existing farm to a PA Organic Certified facility for growing organic mushrooms. Today, about 80% of all their organic mushroom production is delivered to our stores!

Tony & Joe’s Tips on Choosing, Storing & Cleaning Mushrooms

Choose plump, non-wrinkled mushrooms with a fresh, earthy aroma
Store packaged mushrooms in original container until ready to use or wrap loosely in paper towel and refrigerate in a paper bag, not plastic
Clean with a damp paper towel; soaking waterlogs them

The Mighty Mushroom

Because mushrooms have a firm, meaty texture and rich, savory flavor, they make a versatile substitute for some of the ground meat in lasagna, chili, or tacos. Mushrooms are a flavorful source of B vitamins and the powerful antioxidant selenium, which helps support the immune system and protect your cells from damage. And, some mushrooms contain more heart-healthy potassium than a banana! So, enjoy a variety of mushrooms to keep calories, fat and sodium in check while giving yourself a nutrition boost!