28 September 2009

bumper crop of acorns 2009

this year we've noticed that the grounds beneath the live oak trees around, are saturated with acorns. this is perhaps, thanks, due in part to hurricane gustav a year ago and the deep watering its floods gave.

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the trees are still full of maturing acorns

the pioneers learned from the native americans how to grind acorns into flour. this website gives instructions, including a recipe for muffins.
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wild pecans are nearly ready too
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see also
ramshackle solid
making acorn flour
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