Finding Chanterelles, a frugal gourmet adventure....

...Chanterelles are expensive in the grocery store ( $10 and up...) and some people pick them and sell the on Craigslist to make good money during the mushroom season. We, being frugal minded was hoping to find some to enjoy fresh ( stir-fry with some garlic) and to keep some in the freezer for winter.
During the last few falls we've been trekking through the woods occasionally, trying to find some but this year we finally had some luck. It's a great adventure and the chanterelles gleam like gold in the green underbrush. It's a treasure hunt.
Not only can you find gourmet food for free but you get great free exercise!
No gym needed. To preserve the mushrooms, we quickly sauteed them in olive oil ( or butter) and froze them in freezer bags.
A little goes a long way with this fungus. Well, worth a day-trip for the whole family.
But you have to swear to secrecy...no one tells on another persons Chanterelle location, ever...

It's the code among mushroom hunters.
Also, make sure you know your mushrooms well. It's always good to join with
an experienced mushroom hunter before venturing out on your own.
The Chanterelle is one of the easiest to identify .
Happy hunting!