THE TEAM

The faces behind the mushrooms!
Paul and Stef, partners in life and business have a passion for growing food and all things mushroom. When they're not growing mushrooms, they're out learning about the wild ones in the woods, edible or not, or tending to their garden and chickens. 

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Paul (Pattze)

The man who started it all. The man who does the dirty work behind the scenes. Myceliator, sporulator, propagator, grower, farmer, mushroom hunter, wild mushroom identifier, delivery guy, janitor, Long Branch native, chicken dad, surfer, skateboarder.
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Stef

The face you usually see. Sales lady, photographer, grower, mushroom jerky maker, herbalist, tea maker, medicine maker, farmer, gardener, chicken mom, secretary (for home, business and NJMA), 

Comments from our happy customers...
"Very tasty soup. Great atmosphere and very informative."
-Brian
"Will be coming here often. Mushrooms were amazing and no plastic to deal with!"
-Hallie
"every product i've gotten here was wonderful. I've learned so much from the people that work at Smiling Earth."
-Lucy
"Love this place. Great product excellent people."
-Kevin
"Great place! Took the time to answer questions! Will definitely return."
-Stanley
"ABSOLUTELY DELIGHTED to have such a store at the SHore!!
And, Stef is a wealth of Knowledge and gave great cooking ideas and guidance about all of her products."
-Stephanie
"Always a pleasure!!! Thank you so much 😊"
-Mary
"This is a wonderful store! Tomorrow will be cooking some mushrooms."

"An awesome and very much needed service! Super excited."
-April
"You Guys Rock! Thank you Paul and Stephanie."
​-Ray

Thanks for the awesome feedback! We love serving you!
​Stef and Paul