Asheville boasts more than its fair share of unconventional eats. But many diners may not have considered one food that’s as local as your own backyard: the acorn.

Here is where to get acorn flour and food. Hot Dog Depot & Bakery , 400 Ferry St. (near Joe DiMaggio Drive), Martinez; (925) 372-7177. For acorn flour ($19 per pound), call or go to www ...

Here are our 10 best acorn squash recipes. ... this easy side or main dish has protein-rich nuts, nutritious squash and a piquant vinaigrette that gently coats the tender greens.

The nuts have a smooth shell that is held inside a second cup-like shell called a “cupule.” This “shell and cap” structure is much different from other tree nuts like hickory and walnut, whose inner ...

In Portland, Ore., wild food expert John Kallas teaches workshops on how to process acorns. Luckily the tannins are water-soluble, so you can leach them out with a few changes of water. But you've ...

The acorn (Quercus) is the best wild edible survival food in this region during the fall months but it must be properly prepared for consumption. These bitter nuts are readily available on many ...

In today’s recipe for Vegetarian Acorn Squash Bowls, you can have it all: nutritious food, a plant-based meal and even the colors of autumn. These easy bowls are vegan-friendly, and they can be ...

Ground acorns can be used in place of nuts in recipes such as cookies and brownies. You can also use it in place of cornmeal in many recipes. Acorn meal and flour can be kept in a sealed container ...

Makes: 4 servings/ Prep time: 20 minutes / Total time: 1 hour 20 minutes 2 acorn squash, halved. 1 cup quinoa, cooked. 1 tablespoon margarine, melted. 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar. ½ cup ...