Spores Before Chores is a public-facing website focused on food-first mushroom products and practical mycology education.
The site grew out of hands-on experience in food production, community kitchens, and educational spaces, with an emphasis on low-tech mushroom cultivation. The focus remains food-first: whole mushrooms used in culinary contexts and learning environments.
Spores Before Chores reflects a personal ethic: tending to nourishment, care, and curiosity before productivity. The idea is simple — when individuals take responsibility for their own well-being and learning, they are better able to contribute meaningfully to their families, workplaces, and communities.
This perspective informs both the food and educational work shared on this site. Culinary mushroom foods are approached as everyday nourishment, while mycology education is offered as a practical skill that builds confidence, connection, and self-reliance.
Food products referenced here are produced under Northern Myco Nourishment LLC, a registered food business. Educational content and speaking engagements focus on applied mycology, food systems, and learning rooted in real-world experience.