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Orange Honeydew Melon
Oval-to-round and a delicious cross between a cantaloupe and a honeydew, the very fleshy juicy orangish-yellow pulp of the orange honeydew melon is encased in a hard very yellow matching rind.
Italian Black Summer Truffles
Black summer truffles are more subtle than the winter variety. Shave truffle over cooked potatoes, toss with herbs and a shallot vinaigrette. Thinly shave truffle over scrambled eggs.
Seasons/Availability
Chanterelle mushrooms are found growing wild throughout the year, particularly during rainy seasons. The peak season for Chanterelle mushrooms is in the fall.
Current Facts
Cantharellus cibarius, commonly known as the Chanterelle or Golden Chanterelle, is classified as a fungus. Chanterelles do not discriminate in their "plant relationships". Their mycelial threads can be found intertwined with the roots of hardwood trees, conifers, shrubs and bushes. They specifically thrive on old, deep, leaf "litter". Unlike other wild varieties, insects and forest animals have little interest in Chanterelles.
Description/Taste
Chanterelles are a dense and meaty, edible, wild mushrooms ranging in color from orange to gold. They have wavy, fleshy caps with ruffled false gills that flare upward along the stem forming an abstract tulip. Their flavor is nutty, emitting savory aromatics, especially when cooked. Entirely edible, the stem is chewier and more fibrous than the cap.
Applications
Wild mushrooms, such as the Chanterelle, are generally meatier and stronger in flavor than cultivated mushrooms. Chanterelle mushrooms should be kept very dry and refrigerated, and used within a week. Pair with pasta, butter or cream sauces, other wild mushrooms, cured meats and cow's milk cheese, onions and garlic. May be served sauteed or roasted in vegetable side dishes, or pickled. Chanterelles are very sponge-like, so be careful not to waterlog them as it will be difficult to allow their best attributes to shine if they become too wet.
Geography/History
Chanterelles thrive in forested areas of the United States, specifically along the West Coast, Canada, and in temperate forests around the world. In the Pacific Northwest, it fruits in the summer underneath conifers. The Chanterelle has resisted attempts to cultivate it and can only be found in the wild.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| La Villa | San Diego CA | 619 255 5221 |
| The Village at 631 | San Diego CA | 619-255-9405 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Chanterelle Mushrooms. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Spinach Tiger |
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Hand Rolled Tarragon Pasta, Chanterelle Mushrooms and Blogger Collaboration Part 2 |
| Herbivoracious |
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Potatoes, Chanterelles, Shallots in Red Wine Sauce |
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