Another time, she came back from a trip to the Eastern Sierra with a bag of fresh pinon cones, Pinus monophylla, one of several Western-state species that produce edible pine nuts. My challenge ...

Pine nuts, often regarded as nature's gourmet treasure, are the edible seeds harvested from pine cones.These small, cream-colored seeds are cherished for their delicate yet rich flavor and ...

Thinning out overcrowded areas also helps the tree focus its energy on producing nuts rather than unnecessary growth. Pine ...