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Acorn Bread: Unique Recipe with Local Flavor

Acorns, a vital Michigan local food, are nutrient-dense and versatile nuts. Though processing them is labor-intensive, they can be transformed into flavorful ingredients like nut butter and flour. Gathering acorns fosters community connections, as families come together to shell and prepare them. Recipes, such as acorn banana bread, showcase their culinary potential.

Running Toward Plants: An Interview

Enjoyable interview talking about my book “Midwest Foraging,” wild edibles, and Leelanau County with Edible Grande Traverse Magazine. Check out the full interview online, along with other cool wild edible recipes including a local hunter’s take on eating squirrel! An interesting note, this interview took place in Lake Leelanau Sunday morning on August 2 as we watched the …