Did The Chumash Eat Acorns?

Did The Chumash Eat Acorns? Did the Chumash eat acorns? The acorn (misi) was an important food source for many California Indian groups. Each fall acorns were gathered, hulled, dried, and stored in large granary baskets. During the summer these baskets sat on wooden platforms outside the homes; during the rainy season the baskets were