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- Scientific family name: Pinaceae
- High in protein, thiamine, vitamin B1
- Over 20 species of pine trees produce edible nuts
- Key ingredient of Pesto
- Used in Italian, Chinese, and Native American Cuisine
- Important food for several songbirds, quails, squirrels, chipmunks, black bears, and mule deer
- Usually found between 6,000 and 8,000 feet in elevation
- Toast for best flavor
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Pine Nuts, also known as pinyons or pignolias, are the edible seeds of pine trees.
They have been cultivated in Europe and Asia since the Paleolithic period and in the United States, the harvesting of pine nuts is almost exclusively done by Native Americans.
Pine nuts are a versatile ingredient with a rich creamy flavor and texture. They are added to meat, fish, and vegetable dishes and are used in sauces and desserts.
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Pine Nuts Questions
can you backfill a full grown pine tree without killing it. We have 2 trees on a lower part of the lot that we would like to raise up 4 feet 1 AnswerNo, just filling around the tree will kill it by smothering the roots and also exposing the trunk to the risk of rot. I've attached a link to an excellent pape... read more
When is a good time to trim a pine tree? 2 AnswersI would trim in the fall... for one reason, there is less sap moving (most in the spring) and less likely to drip pitch on your sidewalk, car, etc. Winter poss... read more
CONTEST: The Tip goes to the best Mahalo based Joke... bugs, nuts.. whatever.. 5 AnswersYou know you are on mahalo to much when....... -You expect a tip for answering questions to your significant other -You wonder if you could have your paycheck... read more
What are some safe and natural ways to remove pine tree sap from my Shih Tzu? 7 AnswersAny kind of product containing a natural oil should work.. ie mayo, pnutbutter, canola oil, olive oil, coconut oil. I have 4 dogs and 4 cats who are always gett... read more
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Pine Nut History and Trivia
- Goods From The Woods: Nutrional Value by Pine Nut Species | History Of Pine Nuts...
- Food And Agricultural Organization of the UN: Seeds, Fruits, and Cones>> Pine Nuts
- Slow Food USA: Nevada Single Leaf Pinyon
- About.com: Ancient Harvest: Pine Nuts And Archaeology
- Calorie Count.com: Calories In Pine Nuts, Pignolia, Dried
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First batch of pesto demonstrated that spinach bunches need to be washed really REALLY well. Off to buy more pine nuts.
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#didyouknow that pine nuts are an aphrodisiac?
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I've designed a salad for Thanksgiving: spicy wild arugula, Fuji persimmons and pine nuts, with a sherry vinegar and olive oil dressing.
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