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    New theories on use of hazelnuts in the Mesolithic

    Hey, For those who are interested in hazelnuts, there is a new theory on how they were utilized by hunter-gatherers in Europe. It involves germinating or "malting" the nuts prior to consumption. I wonder if this is practiced currently anywhere with hazelnuts or other nut types by people who...
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    My first canoe

    I recently finished my first homebuilt canoe. After reading Jon's canoe thread from last summer I was inspired to have a go myself at builidng a canoe. This site and several other websites as well as a kayak building book served as my guide. I used mostly Norway spruce and pine from a...
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    IPNA Equinox Celebration and Primitive Skills gathering

    Hey, It looks like the Insitute for permaculture and nature awareness is holding an Equinox Celebration and Primitive Skills gathering in kerry. Is anyone here planing on attending this event? " IPNA is holding its first annual Equinox and primitive skills gathering in South Kerry...
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    Cooking in Water Lily leaves?

    Would water lily leaves be safe to cook food in? They can be very large and real thick and could be ideal to replace thin foil as a natural wrapping when roasting food in the ashes the a fire. Ive already tried this with dock leaves with moderate success. But water lilies are far larger and...