Bruce Trail near Ancaster 20120918

Maitake or Hen of the Woods (Grifola frondosa).

Followed for several days the growth on my usual spot (this year 4 mushrooms under a big oak stump).

Finally; the prime specimen was picked today:

Cleaning is somewhat tedious (lot of slugs and bugs in the folds). 
Cooking is simple saute until water evaporates on medium heat:

Final result:

Cooled goes to freezer bags.