At the heart of it, we are people who believe that reintroducing foods derived from locally native plants is critical to both environmental preservation and long-term food security.

The two go hand in hand.

For too long, agricultural systems have altered landscapes to fit crops. Particularly in California - where Agriculture uses an estimated 80% of the State’s developed water supply - the impacts have been catastrophic. From collapsing aquifers in the Central Valley to collapsing salmon populations on the coast, the impacts are serious. Almonds alone use up to 17% of California’s water every year.

Adopting crops that are evolved to grow here - like acorn - could allow California’s farmers to radically reduce the impact of farming on our ecosystems. As climate change drives increasingly hot and dry summers and non-native crops fail, Acorn and other similar foods can be an essential component of lasting food security.

Oak trees are unique because their roots go far deeper than almond, pistachio, or other commercially grown nuts. In fact, mature Oak roots can extend all the way into bedrock to access deep water and produce enormous harvests with no irrigation whatsoever.

Historically, Acorns were one of the most important early foods for early humans, and the oldest archaeological evidence of their consumption happened long before the emergence of modern Homo Sapiens. Your body is actually evolved to eat acorn, and they are part of the common heritage of all humanity.

Today, Acorns are commercially harvested for food and beverages in China, Korea, Turkey, Italy, Spain, and Portugal. The European Union has invested millions of Euros into studying and developing acorn as a crop, and we expect to see adoption increase rapidly as climate changes and other crops fail. And yet, here in California where acorn has been a staple food for millennia, there is no commercial cultivation.

Fortunately, anyone can process acorn at home using our simple step by step guides. The recipes gathered here can help you connect with the natural flavors of California, and put sustainability and social responsibility at the center of your meals.