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Pinus cembra ?Alternative name:
Swiss pine
Arolla pine
European stone pine

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinus_cembra

July: Cone formation continues and active photosynthesis.

Safe for humans, non-toxic. European pine grows in the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe.. Pine nuts are used in traditional cuisine and medicine.. Nut gathering traditionally done in autumn with family or community..
Evergreen coniferous tree with short needles and large cones.. Cones contain edible and oily pine nuts..
Cone and seed collection takes place in late summer to early autumn. Mature cones are collected to obtain pine nuts.
The best time to collect is when cones start opening their scales.. Seeds are extracted after drying the cones..
Seeds are shelled and dried.. Store nuts in a cool, dry place.. Seeds are edible and used as food, cleaning is recommended before consumption.
Seed: Pine nut, oily, tasty and nutritious
Shell: Hard, inedible
Pine nut oil (Cold pressing)
Healthy, used in cooking and cosmetics
1. Shell the pine nuts.
2. Cold-press to extract oil.
Pine nuts in salads and baking (Adding)
Nuts added to dough, salads and desserts
1. Add shelled nuts to dishes before cooking or serving.
2. Optionally roast lightly to enhance flavor.
Roasted pine nuts (Roasting)
Simple and tasty way to eat nuts
1. Roast nuts on a dry pan until golden brown.
2. Cool and serve as a snack.
Porridge with pine nuts (Boiling)
Traditional dish with nuts and honey added
1. Cook buckwheat, rice or oatmeal.
2. Add chopped pine nuts and honey.
3. Mix and serve warm.