One of the things I enjoy most about foraging is appreciating little obscure things like bay nuts, which you won't find at the grocery store.<p>The article is definitely right that roasting them correctly is a bit of a challenge, but it's worth it. If bay nuts were a mainstream thing, the same people who obsess over making the perfect coffee would have a field day with bay nuts.<p>Come to think of it, making some acorn waffles with ground roasted bay nuts might be pretty awesome. Too bad bay nuts and acorns aren't usually around the same time (I think?).
The article lacks a date, but I assume the best season for nuts is in the late fall, October through November. Does anyone know otherwise? I was planning on going foraging for nuts all last year but couldn't seem to time it right.
Exposure to the torn leaves can cause serious irritation too. They smell wonderful though they are NOT to be used as a substitute for "real" bay leaves.