In the fall, they fall en masse from the trees, landing on garden paths, terraces, or flower beds, and are either swept away or left lying around. Yet, they are far from worthless. For nutrition ...

No, this isn't an article written for (or by) squirrels – humans can actually eat acorns under certain circumstances. The nuts stem from oak trees, and can actually elicit a mild, nutty flavor.

In this episode of In the Kitchen with Matt, I will show you how to process acorns and make acorn flour. You will learn how to prepare acorns to eat. Acorns are a very abundant food source but it ...

Butternut, acorn and other winter squashes are hearty and healthy, and perfect comfort foods for cold weather months. But these squashes can be a pain to prep. They have thick skins, irregular shapes ...

These days, Americans are all about eating local foods. But one important local crop drops to the ground mostly unnoticed every fall. Well, unless you're a squirrel. Yes, we're talking about acorns.

One of the most important parts of any forest ecosystem or ecology is the mighty oak tree. It is often a huge sprawling tree with thick heavy branches, large dark green leaves and a trunk covered with ...

In the fall, acorns are scattered all over the ground. You can use them for crafts, as decorations, and even eat them. Photo: Getty Images In the fall, they fall en masse from the trees, landing on ...