Hi. Glad you enjoyed the acorn project. It was a different thing to do. I don't think they have vitamins to speak of. They are like nuts. Not that great of a flavor, however. So I ground them all up in the meat grinder and packed them in zip lock bags in the freezer. If I ever make a pie crust, I intend to grind them up some more and substitute that for the oil (almost equal amount of nuts as flour). I really should get busy and do that.
@gretaartist : You mean they are THAT oily that you can substitute them for oil??? hmm, that would be quite interesting. Most nuts have a distinctive flavor. Walnuts, almonds, pecans each have their own taste, Im sure acorns do too. Native Americans ate acorns as a staple from what I remember. Anyway, thats for info. Where are you? There are not many Oak trees here in southern California.
Hi, Yes, sometimes nuts can be subsituted for oil. Sometimes applesauce can.
Nuts still have some oil content but its the good kind, and when still in the nut it goes through the system better. Pie crust: 1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour, 1/2 ts. salt, 3/4 c. ground nuts and 1/2 c. water. Got a gravy recipe too. Cashews are mildest in flavor. I use applesauce mostly. It can be substituted straight across in baked goods: waffles, cookies, cakes. In fact they are moister. Spray pam.
I tuned in thinking I was going to see some information about the "Acorn Projects" in the ghetto of West Oakland, Calif., but instead I got a lesson on how to prepare fresh acorns! LMAO. Thanks lady, that was fun.
I believe that what the asians sell is acorn starch which is just like any other vegetable starch and is made into a gelatin. How they yield a starch is still a mystery to me.
Sell em! What kind of vitamins do they have in them?
Amalgamaite 1 year ago
@Amalgamaite
Hi. Glad you enjoyed the acorn project. It was a different thing to do. I don't think they have vitamins to speak of. They are like nuts. Not that great of a flavor, however. So I ground them all up in the meat grinder and packed them in zip lock bags in the freezer. If I ever make a pie crust, I intend to grind them up some more and substitute that for the oil (almost equal amount of nuts as flour). I really should get busy and do that.
Thanks for writing.
gretaartist 1 year ago
@gretaartist : You mean they are THAT oily that you can substitute them for oil??? hmm, that would be quite interesting. Most nuts have a distinctive flavor. Walnuts, almonds, pecans each have their own taste, Im sure acorns do too. Native Americans ate acorns as a staple from what I remember. Anyway, thats for info. Where are you? There are not many Oak trees here in southern California.
Amalgamaite 1 year ago
@Amalgamaite
Hi, Yes, sometimes nuts can be subsituted for oil. Sometimes applesauce can.
Nuts still have some oil content but its the good kind, and when still in the nut it goes through the system better. Pie crust: 1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour, 1/2 ts. salt, 3/4 c. ground nuts and 1/2 c. water. Got a gravy recipe too. Cashews are mildest in flavor. I use applesauce mostly. It can be substituted straight across in baked goods: waffles, cookies, cakes. In fact they are moister. Spray pam.
gretaartist 1 year ago
I tuned in thinking I was going to see some information about the "Acorn Projects" in the ghetto of West Oakland, Calif., but instead I got a lesson on how to prepare fresh acorns! LMAO. Thanks lady, that was fun.
Amalgamaite 1 year ago
I believe that what the asians sell is acorn starch which is just like any other vegetable starch and is made into a gelatin. How they yield a starch is still a mystery to me.
AdrianThePedestrian 3 years ago
I'd rather have walnuts than acorns too! Acorns are still bitter most times even after all that work. Good luck!
R1ddleG1rl 4 years ago
Nice to see that you are adding more video's to YouTube. It's allways nice to see you.
poisonstinger 4 years ago
Hey Mom. Just thought I'd say I watched your video.
poisonstinger 4 years ago