Mushrooms have been consumed around the world for centuries and when their popularity is combined with the abundant demand for unusual candles and a non-toxic, renewable, natural resource as the medium, the result is an equation for success.
Morchella esculenta, more commonly known as the morel mushroom, has it's place in traditional Chinese medicine and is still in such demand that people will even grow them indoors when their outdoor environments are not suitable. Being a treasured ingredient in gourmet recipes around the world, it should be no surprise that the morel has it's own devoted hunting club and has even been considered worthy of mention by the National Public Radio.
Beeswax candles burn at least 2 times longer than paraffin, an alkane which produces greenhouse gasses, with little or no dripping and can be burned without causing breathing problems for children, people with allergies, or those with respiratory illnesses. Beeswax is also a renewable resource, as opposed to petroleum.
Ask anyone from around here, and they will tell you morels are the best tasting mushrooms ever. That may be why the realistic looking beeswax candle is one of Ole & Lena's best sellers, but don't try to eat one.
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