The Black Trumpet

If Matt McInnis were to construct his idea of a perfect dinner, it may include the weeds from your front lawn, that strange looking fungus growing off the tree at your neighbor’s house, and a local fish most often relegated to chum. With a passion for the foraged and unusual, he is always looking forward to the season’s next treats.

Matt McInnis

Matt McInnis

A native Mainer, Matt is a co-owner of North Spore Mushroom Company based in Westbrook, where he cultivates a range of speciality mushrooms and grows spawn for home mushroom cultivators. Matt has worked as a photojournalist covering social and environmental issues abroad, as well as the daily narratives of the people of Maine. He is passionate about bringing wild foods to the table along with plenty of wine and laughter.

Matt McInnis

About Matt McInnis

If Matt McInnis were to construct his idea of a perfect dinner, it may include the weeds from your front lawn, that strange looking fungus growing off the tree at your neighbor's house, and a local fish most often relegated to chum. With a passion for the foraged and unusual he is always looking forward to the season's next treats. A native Mainer, Matt is a co-owner of North Spore Mushroom Company based in Westbrook, where he cultivates a range of speciality mushrooms and grows spawn for home mushroom cultivators. Matt has worked as a photojournalist covering social and environmental issues abroad, as well as the daily narratives of the people of Maine. He is passionate about bringing wild foods to the table along with plenty of wine and laughter. Follow him on Instagram @northsporemushrooms