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.

DEAR WILDLIFE LOVER: I share your fascination with squirrels, which are abundant in New England. Gray squirrels are the most common, followed by red squirrels (which, curiously, are absent from Martha ...

These days, Americans are all about eating local foods. But one important local crop drops to the ground mostly unnoticed every fall. Well, unless you're a squirrel. Yes, we're talking about acorns.