Wild Chanterelle Mushrooms Hunting in December - The Best Way to Cook Chanterelles * Forage & Cook*

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  • Опубліковано 16 гру 2023
  • Chanterelle foraging is a delightful pursuit that takes you into the heart of forests, meadows, and even mossy woodlands. Here's a description to guide you through the enchanting experience:
    Seasonal Quest: Chanterelles typically emerge in late spring to early fall, depending on your geographical location. Embark on your foraging journey during these seasons, exploring deciduous and coniferous forests, as well as grassy areas.
    Identifying Habitat: Chanterelles favor certain environments. Look for them in areas with well-drained soil, often near oak, beech, or coniferous trees. Mossy grounds and the edges of hiking trails can also be fruitful locations.
    Distinctive Appearance: Chanterelles are recognized by their trumpet-like shape, vibrant colors ranging from golden yellow to orange, and a distinctive, fruity aroma. Train your eyes to spot these gems among the forest floor's foliage.
    Gentle Harvesting: When you find a chanterelle, use a small knife or foraging tool to cut the stem just above ground level. This helps preserve the mycelium-the fungus's underground network-ensuring future growth.
    Basket or Foraging Bag: Collect your chanterelles in a basket or mesh bag. These containers allow spores to disperse as you forage, contributing to the ecosystem's health and supporting the natural cycle of mushroom growth.
    Understanding Ecosystems: Take note of the trees, plants, and other environmental factors where you find chanterelles. Understanding their habitat can increase your success in subsequent forays.
    Local Regulations: Be aware of foraging regulations in your area. Some places may have restrictions to protect ecosystems, and it's important to forage responsibly and ethically.
    Culinary Delights: Chanterelles are prized in the culinary world for their delicate, nutty flavor and meaty texture. Once you've gathered your harvest, explore various recipes-from simple sautés to gourmet dishes-to fully savor the unique taste of chanterelles.
    Chanterelle foraging is not just about gathering a wild delicacy; it's a connection with nature, a sensory exploration, and a celebration of the diverse ecosystems that support these treasures. Enjoy the adventure, and let the forest guide you to the hidden delights of chanterelles.
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  • @user-up9iq7ic8z
    @user-up9iq7ic8z 7 місяців тому +6

    It's great You and the Wife are dong this together , Like
    MY Wife , Judy , and I Surf Fish and Hunt here in North Carolina ...
    It don't get any Better than THAT ....Thank You My Man ...

    • @washingtonlife
      @washingtonlife  7 місяців тому +3

      That’s so awesome your wife goes out with you! It’s always fun to have someone enjoy being out with ya! Thank you so much for watching my good friend 😃🙏

  • @hepingtong8019
    @hepingtong8019 7 місяців тому +6

    Nice find. Thanks for sharing!

    • @washingtonlife
      @washingtonlife  7 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and write me a comment 😃🙏

  • @kska1520
    @kska1520 7 місяців тому +6

    Oh wow Sal...👍💓👍

  • @langvilaysak7626
    @langvilaysak7626 7 днів тому +2

    Don’t say y’all boring us never get bore I love watching it’s something new my brother

    • @washingtonlife
      @washingtonlife  7 днів тому +1

      This means a lot to us my friend and thank you 🙏

  • @pnwf
    @pnwf 7 місяців тому +6

    Great finds, would have paired well with our crab yesterday.

    • @washingtonlife
      @washingtonlife  7 місяців тому +1

      Thank you brother and yes it would be for sure next time!

  • @lissawick2171
    @lissawick2171 7 місяців тому +6

    Wow, amazing. I love how you get things to the beauty of creation for the bounty. Your video is so inspire me. I can’t wait till I can do the same with my love. Absolutely fantastic. Thank you.

    • @washingtonlife
      @washingtonlife  7 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much for taking the time to watch my video and also write me a beautiful comment. Cheers my friend! I can’t wait for you to go out there with your love! 😃🙏🙏

  • @sakultip.d
    @sakultip.d 7 місяців тому +5

    ยินดีค่ะคุณทำอาหารเหมือนคนไทยเลย,และคุณยังเอาอาหารไห้เจ้าที,และหวายแบบคนไทยชื่นชมค่ะ

    • @washingtonlife
      @washingtonlife  7 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much for taking the time to watch my video and also comment. Yes I have some Thai in me too 🙏🙏🙏

    • @AlexScholsher-uy7vm
      @AlexScholsher-uy7vm 7 місяців тому +2

      Cambodian, Laos, Thai food and people are amazing and beautiful! Love the language and culture 🙏

  • @charleswebster2550
    @charleswebster2550 7 місяців тому +5

    Thanks for taking us along on another great mushroom/camping/cooking/nature video. Made my mouth water for my nearly 60 years ago Lake Michigan woods chanterelles and pan fried smelts. Having my own hot sour soup & rice when I caught this. Had to laugh while eating with my friends❣️Thank you for the blessing.🙏

    • @washingtonlife
      @washingtonlife  7 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much my friend for taking the time to watch and write me this beautiful comment! Smelts will be coming soon! 2 more months and they will be swimming in through the rivers. I’m hoping this year they will open it up on a weekend so I can go because last year I missed out due to it being opened on the weekday and the let you know last minute.

    • @charleswebster2550
      @charleswebster2550 7 місяців тому +2

      That would have been a big disappointment. I hope all goes well for you this season. Best wishes & keeping fingers crossed for you.

    • @washingtonlife
      @washingtonlife  7 місяців тому +1

      @@charleswebster2550 thank you so much and I will definitely do a cook on them 😃🙏🙏

    • @Cambo_Blue
      @Cambo_Blue 7 місяців тому +1

      @@charleswebster2550Smelt here in the NW is much larger then the one we get in Lake Michigan.

    • @Cambo_Blue
      @Cambo_Blue 7 місяців тому +2

      @@washingtonlifelet me know which river the smelt run take place in 2024. I’m about to go smelt dipping this up coming year for sure!

  • @AlexScholsher-uy7vm
    @AlexScholsher-uy7vm 7 місяців тому +5

    This is an awesome video bro! I really enjoy watching you guys harvest the mushrooms then went and find a campsite to clean the mushrooms and prepare them for an amazing meal! Cheers!

  • @langvilaysak7626
    @langvilaysak7626 7 днів тому +1

    I’m phone bout to die and I give y’all all my blessings food looks so good thank you my brother and sister for your time

    • @washingtonlife
      @washingtonlife  7 днів тому +1

      @@langvilaysak7626 thank you so much my good friend 😃🙏🙏

  • @theawolfamily4458
    @theawolfamily4458 7 місяців тому +4

    Beautiful forests❤ lucky man to live in such a beautiful place.

    • @washingtonlife
      @washingtonlife  7 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much for taking the time to watch the video and write me a comment 😃🙏🙏🙏

  • @reportthejuice
    @reportthejuice 6 місяців тому +3

    Let's go. Nice to see my people vlogging. I'm from Seattle so I relate to these videos heavy❤

    • @washingtonlife
      @washingtonlife  6 місяців тому +2

      Thank you for watching and cheers my friend 🙏

  • @KhwanUSA
    @KhwanUSA 5 місяців тому +3

    Beautiful Chanterelles!

  • @ksenyav8540
    @ksenyav8540 7 місяців тому +5

    Это грибы лисички !) Из них можно сделать супер лекарство от гельминтов всех видов .❤ Вся моя семья пьет такую настойку и спасли когда-то кошку от чумки .

    • @washingtonlife
      @washingtonlife  7 місяців тому +2

      Wow that is very good to know thank you so much for sharing and happy holidays!

  • @sobinh
    @sobinh 7 місяців тому +3

    lol 😂 I can see u hangout with khmers girl too long first word reaction when you got thorn poked your skin 😀 love the video cousin wish I have someone like you go outdoor and enjoy the natural environments and share foods with. Thank you for sharing

    • @washingtonlife
      @washingtonlife  7 місяців тому +1

      Hello cousin! Yes I been hanging with them for too long hahaha. Thank you for supporting my channel cousin love you man! 🙏🙏🙏. When you come back and visit let me know we can go out foraging and cook

  • @sordamsklivelifestyle1048
    @sordamsklivelifestyle1048 7 місяців тому +3

    So much fun 😃

  • @duckshaker
    @duckshaker 5 місяців тому +3

    @ 8:18 That twin Chanterelle is awesome! I've found twin Matsutakes but never a twin Chanterelle.
    What of camera and gimbal do you use? Thanks!

    • @washingtonlife
      @washingtonlife  5 місяців тому +1

      I use my iPhone for my recording. Thank you for watching and cheers

  • @theadventurefamily761
    @theadventurefamily761 7 місяців тому +4

    You out in the coast to look for these bro?

    • @washingtonlife
      @washingtonlife  7 місяців тому +2

      Yes I was closed to the coast and I really had doubts about finding some because I thought the snow would be all over there by now on the mountains but to my surprise there was no snow! The chanterelles were still healthy and good! 😃🙏

  • @johnbolton9957
    @johnbolton9957 7 місяців тому +3

    Coast or cascades??