Acorns As Spiritual Food

We are here on this earth to heal ourselves and become more connected to the earth - I guess that as a Native Ameican we can become much more spiritual and become much more loving as individuals. My excursions that I've taken around the US have made me wonder what types of foods we have regionally that have brought us good fortune and live in harmony with one another. It is best to consider the local crops that have been in our localities and have been traditionally harvested by the local tribes. As John Harrington (1932) once wrote acorns were considered Spirit People who came down from the heavens and had nice hats to wear. They were considered great resources that spilled down from the heavens and continued to be used as the North Coast Range tribes's staple for over 5,000 years. It is my quest to understand the native plants of this county and realize that we all can benefit from eating the aboriginal foods that ripen at different seasons from our local area. Soups, bread, and of course pinole was prepared using acorns and an abundance of other seeds. I look forward to taking you out on the trails to show you our abundant greens and seeds that can be harvested. Keep a look out for the new blossoms this winter and check out the miner's lettuce which is rich in Vitamin C.