When my friend Charlie asked if I wanted some pine nuts, I said sure, but I was confused. We are a long way from the high desert home of the piñon pine. Uh, where on earth did you get them? "From ...

For local botanists and plant lovers, this time of year can be a little slow. The monotonous rain and lack of flashy flowers and foliage keep many intrepid plant admirers indoors. However, this is my ...

Gray pine (Pinus sabiniana), buckeye (Aesculus californica) and blue oak (Quercus douglasii) are tree species that thrive in rugged local foothill woodland and chaparral habitat. Last edition, we ...

You might be surprised to find out where pine nuts actually come from—and how they're technically classified The beauty of food trivia is that there’s always something unexpected to discover. For ...

Despite their name, pine nuts are actually edible seeds that come from different species of pine cones. Pine nuts are healthy when added to your diet in moderation. These tiny seeds pack a variety of ...

Note: Gray pine (Pinus sabiniana), buckeye (Aesculus californica), and blue oak (Quercus douglasii) are tree species that thrive in rugged local foothill woodland and chaparral habitat. Last edition, ...

The beauty of food trivia is that there’s always something unexpected to discover. For example, eggplant is a fruit, not a vegetable. And peanuts aren’t actually nuts. You’re in for even more ...