Pine Nuts

**Justin Case** · 01-06-2011, 04:21 PM

Viable survival food source or waste of time and energy ?

anyone ever harvested Pine Nuts ? If so,, do you have to roast them ? Squirrels seem to like them !

**Rick** · 01-06-2011, 04:22 PM

Pine nuts are best purchased. Gathering them is a lesson in frustration as far as I'm concerned.

**Justin Case** · 01-06-2011, 04:31 PM

Originally Posted by Rick

Pine nuts are best purchased. Gathering them is a lesson in frustration as far as I'm concerned.

are they tasty ? I have never tried them.....

**Rick** · 01-06-2011, 04:36 PM

Isn't that like asking someone to describe the color pink? Yeah, I like them. They are a tad expensive but I think they are good.

**crashdive123** · 01-06-2011, 04:37 PM

They're used in a lot of dishes - pesto being one. I like a few sprinkled in a salad.

**Justin Case** · 01-06-2011, 04:47 PM

are they like sunflower seeds taste wise ?

**crashdive123** · 01-06-2011, 04:49 PM

More like pine nuts.

**Justin Case** · 01-06-2011, 04:51 PM

Originally Posted by crashdive123

More like pine nuts.

hmmmm,, let me rephrase the question,,,,,, are they something you would eat as a snack like SFseeds ?

**crashdive123** · 01-06-2011, 04:58 PM

Roasted, they are kind of mello but raw they are a little bitter IMO. They cost a little too much to use them as a snack IMO.

**Justin Case** · 01-06-2011, 05:01 PM

Originally Posted by crashdive123

Roasted, they are kind of mello but raw they are a little bitter IMO. They cost a little too much to use them as a snack IMO.

I see, thanks,,,, I think there is only 4 in a pine cone? ,, obviously not worth harvesting.. (i guess) lol

**crimescene450** · 01-06-2011, 08:18 PM

depends on the kind.

Gray pine grow in CA where im at and have big nuts. I was gonna try harvesting them, but i never got around to it. Im not sure if gray pine grow down in south cal

**Ken** · 01-06-2011, 08:30 PM

Kidney Stone victims beware. Pine nuts (I love 'em in stuffed acorn squash and sprinkled over roasted artichoke) are extremely high in oxalates.

**LowKey** · 01-06-2011, 09:32 PM

usually the pine nuts you buy in the store are Pinyon pine. You can also get worthwhile harvest from the Stone pine if it grows in your zone. Most other pines aren't worth the effort.
If you eat too many pine nuts you can ruin your sense of taste for days. They leave a metallic taste that doesn't really go away. At least in some people (I'm one of them).
I like them roasted but a few plain ones are good in couscous recipes.
They have a distinct fresh-sawn pine taste.

**Reverend Greg** · 01-07-2011, 02:58 AM

Man,in New Mexico,we would buy them for $5 for 1/2 pound...I love them.Since I've moved to georgia,Ive developed a nut allergy and I dont feel like finding out if they are on the list of things that cause a reaction.Absolutly Love them...
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**Sarge47** · 01-07-2011, 03:14 AM

Originally Posted by Justin Case

are they tasty ? I have never tried them.....

They taste like chicken.....a pine chicken of course...

**oly** · 01-07-2011, 09:45 AM

I myself love them while the wife dont care for them at all.
I prefer baked but raw is also good.
As far as harvesting them it sucks, the pine pitch gets on everything.

Oh by the way, Its been predicted that we are going to have a harsh winter this year do to the squirrels gathering all the nuts. Glad to see that your still with us Justin

**Justin Case** · 01-07-2011, 10:07 AM

Remember Ewell ? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZQAdCDcU0A

**oly** · 01-07-2011, 10:27 AM

Heres some info.
http://www.pinenut.com/values-species.htm

**crashdive123** · 01-07-2011, 10:30 AM

Originally Posted by oly

I myself love them while the wife dont care for them at all.
I prefer baked but raw is also good.
As far as harvesting them it sucks, the pine pitch gets on everything.

Oh by the way, Its been predicted that we are going to have a harsh winter this year do to the squirrels gathering all the nuts. Glad to see that your still with us Justin

Now we know what's making the chair lumpy. Quit dropping your nuts.