Another time, she came back from a trip to the Eastern Sierra with a bag of fresh pinon cones, Pinus monophylla, one of several Western-state species that produce edible pine nuts. My challenge ...

Another option is washing your pine cones. Add 1/2 cup to 1 cup of vinegar to warm water, and let the cones soak for about 30 minutes. Once they are done, set them on the counter on some newspaper ...

Get the printable how to card to make a DIY pine cone Christmas tree below! Don’t forget to check out our coffee filter snowflakes too, if you’re looking for another easy idea. Preheat oven to ...