Whitethorn was filled with many kinds of wild berries and nuts. Here is a partial list: huckleberries, blackberries, red caps, strawberries, hazel nuts, minors lettuce, and acorns. The acorns were a primary source of food for the indigenous Indians. They ground the acorns and then strained water through them to make an edible mash.
During the summer months, I used to graze on the food that was to be had for the picking. I also caught fish and roasted them on a small fire. I was afraid to eat the acorns, although I knew the Indians ate them, because I wasn't sure how to grind and wash them.
Copyright 2009 Sharon Porter Moxley
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