Pine trees

[Brosia]

Not my idea of a tasty meal, but in an emergency situation...

http://www.survivaltopics.com/survival/edible-pine-bark
http://www.survivaltopics.com/surviv...re-for-scurvy/
http://www.survivaltopics.com/surviv...sam-fir-pitch/

[Big_Saw]

Pine needles contain 5 times the vitamin C found in lemons.

Think of it as a herbal tea. A handful of pine needles, or 1/4 cup fresh
chopped needles steeped in boiling water for 10 to 15 minutes provide 100% of
the U.S.R.D.A. of vitamin C. Pine soup (or tea) tastes like the pine forest
smells, or add a squeeze of lemon and a little honey to liven it up a bit.

PINE BARK

Don't make the mistake of trying to eat the dead outer layer of the pine tree
bark. It is the moist white living inner bark (cambrium layer) we are after.
The cambrium is located just underneath the dead outer layer and it is here
where the tree`s girth growth occurs. The best way to get a supply is to peel
off some large chunks of bark, being careful not to girdle the tree lest you
destroy it, the carefully fillet the moist layer of cambrium clinging to the
inside of that. You can prepare it immediately or dry it for later use. If
dried, be sure to soak a couple of hours before cooking.

Boil for a half hour, or until the water turns red from resins. Change water
and boil a second time for a half hour. Change water and boil a third time
for a half hour. On the last boiling, the bark will be fairly tender and the
water will only be light pink. The "bark" will have a color like fresh ham,
with a texture exactly like cooked turkey breast. The bark has no particular
flavor at all, which makes it an excellent meat substitute with the proper
seasonings.

[TheUnboundOne]

Brosia,

Let's not forget the pine nuts that come out of the cones when the cones are heated. Pine nuts are delicious.

And to think...dumb schmucks pay $20 bucks a head at Romano's Macaroni Grill for the privilege of eating pine nuts on their pasta when a knowledgeable outdoors devotee can eat them for free.

:D