Ames Free Library Foodie Group: Acorn Flour
Daniela from the New England Acorn Cooperative will guide us in an acorn gathering “how to” walk, discussing New England oak ecology and other forest news. She will explain how to tell a “good” (for eating) acorn from a “bad” one, and describe the tools and techniques for gathering efficiently with a light footprint. Using equipment found in most households, she will also demonstrate processing and storage methods. There will be acorn foods and beverages to sample, and recipes to share.
There will be plenty of acorns to work with, but you are welcome to bring acorns you have gathered elsewhere. Please dress accordingly for the predicted weather.