Right now chestnut enthusiasts are cozying up next to their open fires (or toaster ovens) to roast a holiday snack that has ...
To roast edible chestnuts, spread them on a baking sheet and bake at 390°F for about 15-20 minutes until the skin becomes brown and crispy. After a brief cooling period, they can be easily peeled ...
It’s been a very long time since vendors sold the American chestnut on city sidewalks. It’s no longer the variety whose smell ...
It’s been a very long time since vendors sold the American chestnut on city sidewalks. It’s no longer the variety whose smell some people associate with Christmastime as it wafts from street carts. Be ...
East Asian varieties, like those that introduced the blight in the first place, are immune to the blight, and produce most of the edible chestnuts for fall and winter snacking. Still, American ...