What are Hippie Survivalists going to eat if there is a SHTF scenario and shelves go empty? They are going to eat what California has to offer (not necessarily in order): Acorns, deer, wild pigs, wild turkeys, miners lettuce and squirrels. To that end, there is a series of acorn prep videos on youtube that begins with this video. These are worth watching, because they give you a very good, basic understanding of how to properly process and leach acorns so that they are both edible and tasty. Remember, the deal with acorns is that they contain astringent tannins which are inedible (poisonous even) if not leached out. These tannins are so bitter that they will make you pucker like you have never puckered before! Remember that different kinds of Oaks produce different kinds of acorns, and thus some type of acorns require more leaching than others. In my experience, acorns from White Oaks require very little leaching to be edible - thus they are my acorns of choice. Lastly, acorns are high in fat and protein, making them a good source of calories.
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