No, this isn't an article written for (or by) squirrels – humans can actually eat acorns under certain circumstances. The nuts stem from oak trees, and can actually elicit a mild, nutty flavor.

A bumper crop of acorns is piling up under Oregon oak trees this year and more people are becoming interested in adding the ...

Though most of us associate the beauty and abundance of fresh produce with spring and summer, there are still plenty of delightful fruits and veggies that come into season during the colder months.

Bears, wild boars and dogs are the most likely acorn-gulping culprits; most other animals soften and chew them.