Food & Flavors

This flora features alternate shiny leaves that are an appealing dark green and look something like an egg would if it has been stretched out.

With the widespread disappearance of the American chestnut across most of the Blue Ridge, the reigning signature tree of the region has to be the white oak.

This nut adds both flavor, vitamins, minerals and Omega 3 and 6-fatty acids to bread, muffin or cookie recipes.

The berries feature a bittersweet flavor when eaten right off the vine.