tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21054991.post4053059595957648745..comments2023-11-02T05:18:38.925-05:00Comments on Antiquity Oaks: Acorn harvestDeborah Niemannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10754242197245805551noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21054991.post-6834522777963280402011-10-15T07:05:01.749-05:002011-10-15T07:05:01.749-05:00Hi there! I came upon your blog while looking to i...Hi there! I came upon your blog while looking to identify a 'fuzzy top acorn.' Your photo popped up on Google and I found out they are called Burr Acorns. Thanks so much for the info! I checked out the rest of your blog posts and they are quite entertaining. I am a Park Ranger in Baltimore, MD and I'd love to read more. Good luck with the farm!Heidi Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11971945431346266830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21054991.post-26113012634293630942009-10-16T11:08:01.086-05:002009-10-16T11:08:01.086-05:00Thanks for pointing out this specific kind of tast...Thanks for pointing out this specific kind of tasty acorn. I noticed those burred caps and tons of acorns all over the ground next to my work and harvested a whole bunch. As soon as I get the energy to shell them all, I can't wait to make some spicy roasted acorns!AlizaEsshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06223964874879043869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21054991.post-28791631357107501452009-09-26T08:52:15.920-05:002009-09-26T08:52:15.920-05:00My mother's property is covered in pin oaks......My mother's property is covered in pin oaks... We could really use your pigs to clean up their prolific acorn harvest!<br /><br />I've never tried a sweet acorn - I need to go find myself some.<br />:)MaskedManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01847118110075039840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21054991.post-53701176059149056752009-09-25T12:34:56.633-05:002009-09-25T12:34:56.633-05:00Who knew? As kids we played with acorns, threw th...Who knew? As kids we played with acorns, threw them at each other (shudder!), but never once tried to eat one. I suppose they were the bitter kind and most people knew that. It's fascinating to learn that there are edible acorns. <br /><br />Nancy in IowaMom Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15231969558161393080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21054991.post-72219194161801548922009-09-25T10:05:33.051-05:002009-09-25T10:05:33.051-05:00The only acorn I've ever eaten was bitter; nic...The only acorn I've ever eaten was bitter; nice to know they aren't all that way!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550786937196525098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21054991.post-40617963986908207522009-09-25T09:52:10.387-05:002009-09-25T09:52:10.387-05:00Howdy All. I never knew acorns were edible at all...Howdy All. I never knew acorns were edible at all. I thought they were poisonous or something. Which made me wonder how the Native Americans could eat them... (Iron constitutions?)<br /><br />So, it's just a matter of bitterness, eh? How cool!<br /><br />I still think you should investigate getting a pony or two and a small wagon to haul bags or buckets to wherever on your property ie, hogs or sugar shack.CONEFLOWERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13547544109039910307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21054991.post-23595500428920308362009-09-25T09:51:20.265-05:002009-09-25T09:51:20.265-05:00Do not believe I have ever seen such an acorn. =)...Do not believe I have ever seen such an acorn. =) Thank you for the education.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21054991.post-8095324778469247202009-09-25T09:00:55.447-05:002009-09-25T09:00:55.447-05:00A coworker used to use the phrase "Even a bli...A coworker used to use the phrase "Even a blind hog finds an acorn once in a while" meaning that everyone gets lucky sometimes - now I know the meaning behind the statement! Just one more example of how the things around us are treasures if we look hard enough! <br /><br />Lisa FrenchAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21054991.post-28441888307185764552009-09-25T08:00:57.152-05:002009-09-25T08:00:57.152-05:00I just found your blog via Food Renegade's Fig...I just found your blog via Food Renegade's Fight Back Friday and am enjoying reading about your journey! My husband and I hope to buy some land in the next year or two and become more sustainable (at the minimum a bigger garden and orchard, some chickens and pigs and maybe a cow or two) and I'm loving reading your blog for inspiration! I just subscribed in a reader . . . can't wait to read more!<br /><br />Best,<br />Sarah<br /><br />PS - I didn't know that there were sweet and bitter acorns. Where I'm from in California all acorns are quite bitter. Some of my ancestors (I'm part Kumeyaay, a Native American tribe from down near San Diego. I'm also largely German, Welsh and French! So, just some of them . . . :) ate acorns regularly as part of their diet, but it always included a multi-day leaching process to get rid of the bitterness and acidity before they could grind them into flour. I've never seen acorns like yours! I'm glad the pigs are enjoying them . . .Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04904001311262731237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21054991.post-52749098655326445892009-09-25T07:01:04.095-05:002009-09-25T07:01:04.095-05:00I've been harvesting hazelnuts for our pigs. T...I've been harvesting hazelnuts for our pigs. They crunch them right up, shells and all. It is exciting though to think about pigs finished on hazelnuts and apples. Oh, the joy of creating recipes from the ground up!Henwhispererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16126695624933143089noreply@blogger.com