Chanterelle
This species is an excellent edible usually found west of the Cascades. It differs from the more frequently encountered Cantharellus formosus in having gills that are brighter in color than the cap. Chanterelles are the most popular of all wild mushrooms and grow in abundance in the forests of the Pacific Northwest. They are excellent in omelettes, as a garnish for steaks, in pastas, in casseroles, or just about any other way your want to serve them. Most often they are sauteed in butter with diced shallots and a bit of garlic. They are meaty, bursting with flavor and much better than buttons bought at a grocery store. They are great mushroom to go out picking in the late summer or fall, since their bright colors make them stand out at a distance on the forest floor.