They were great. These beautiful yellow mushrooms are some kind of Cantharellus I found while on a walk. That’s right – they’re Florida chanterelle mushrooms!

These chanterelles tasted a little fruity with a smoky, meaty, very rich aftertaste. Very, very delicious.

If you’re interested in wild mushroom foraging, check out my list of recommended mushroom foraging books.

Learn your wild mushrooms and eat like a gourmet without spending a dime.

Start with this book and move on from there. You can find chanterelles, boletes, puffballs and other delicious wild mushrooms with a little looking, once you know the time of year and where they can be found. Identify the really easy and safe mushrooms, then move on from there.

Your palate will thank you!