july is chanterelle season in tennessee

 we are lucky to have neighbors with oak trees and chanterelles.  while out walking the dog one afternoon this week, i noticed little orange spots in the lawns of two of our neighbors.  after a closer inspection followed by a quick trip back home for a basket, this was what i had.

 upon close inspection, i noticed that there were two kinds:  classic true chanterelles on the left and smooth chanterelles on the right.

 true chanterelles

smooth chanterelles

this has been an excellent year for mushrooms in this urban landscape.  we have picked morels, chicken of the woods, hen of the woods and chanterelles.  may the mycellium be with you...happy hunting!