Introducing: the Golden Chanterelle

More precious than all the boatloads of treasure ravaged by the conquistadors of the new world. Infinitely more valuable than the jewels in the Crown of Croesus. Worth more than Blackbeard’s pirated hoards. Valued more than priceless jade carried on Asia’s ancient Silk Road.

In other words, this is a fine edible mushroom.  Chefs and knowledgeable mushroomers everywhere love the Golden Chanterelle mushroom. And you can find lots of it in Pennsylvania and the Middle Atlantic States. Elsewhere, too, in the US and around the world.

For people with an average sense of discrimination, Golden Chanterelle (Cantharellus cibarius) is not hard to identify. But we must not confuse them with the toxic Jack O' lantern mushroom (Omphalotus illudens). Also, the Fasle Chanterelle (Hygrophoropsis aurantiaca) is another look-alike. Many autthorities caution against mistaking it for the Golden Chanterelle. Most mushroom guidebooks clearly describe the differences between these three species.

Check out these cool Chanterelle videos:

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