The Cantherellis cibarius or Chanterelle mushroom is a beautiful, flavourful mushroom that fruits early in the fall. They are highly prized edibles with excellent flavour and recommendations are to cook them slowly over a low fire. Their shape is like a delicate vase or a trumpet and the colouring is a rich gold. Chanterelles are my favourite.

Remember - always get your mushrooms checked by a knowledgeable person before eating. It's a good idea to eat just a little of an edible mushroom that is new to you and check for a reaction, then go wild. Friends who have eaten chanterelles for years had reactions this year to them. It happens - so be careful.